The Carnation

The carnation I left you

was given with much pondering –

not as romantic, they’ll say,

as its more beloved, historic rival,

the rose;

not as many songs and poems

describing its allure;

without plethora

of oil paintings

to capture its pale pink petals

on canvas –

but please remember, darling,

they'll endure while the others drop,

even if but a day,

those extra, precious hours to say

I love you, I’m sorry, come back to me.

Andreas Gripp

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