They forget that we mortals are tied to the clocks
Lashed to the turning of gears and old cogs
While their youth remains endless and death a rare myth
Our years roll by and so grows life’s rift.
Her beauty entranced him when the gardens were young
And the rose bushes held buds still to be sprung
But restlessness grows in the white of new wings
When the promise of flight in the wind whispers and sings.
She’ll forget that mortals are tied to the clocks
Lashed to the turning of gears and old cogs
And the gardens will bloom in the promise of spring
But mortal hands will stop when the final chime rings.
So she’ll lie across steps where their feet once fell
And the memories of smiles can still yet be held
For his bones have been lost to the passing of time
To mix with the soil from where the ivy does climb.
(inspired by ironshod’s fantastic piece ‘Sweet Sorrow’)
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Published by Carol J Forrester
Carol J Forrester is a writer and a history geek. Her debut collection 'It's All In The Blood' came out November 2019.
She has a 2:1 BA degree in history from Bath Spa University, enjoys judo at least twice a week, and tries to attend poetry events around the Midlands when she can.
Her flash fiction story ‘Glorious Silence’ was named as River Ram Press’ short story of the month for August 2014 and her short story ‘A Visit From The Fortune Teller’ has been showcased on the literary site Ink Pantry. Her poems ‘Sunsets’ and ‘Clear Out‘ were featured on Eyes Plus Words, and two of her poems were included in the DVerse Poets Pub Publication ‘Chiaroscuro’ which is available for purchase on amazon.Her poem ‘Until The Light Gets In‘ was accepted and published at The Drabble and her poem ‘Newborn’ was published by Ink Sweat & Tears.
She has been lucky enough to write guest posts for sites such as Inky Tavern and Song of The Forlorn and has hosted a number of guest bloggers on her site Writing and Works.
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This is perfection.
Thank you so much! That’s such a wonderful compliment.
A compliment most deserved. 🙂
Beautiful!!! That’s so intense that it lacks words to define…but you portrayed it so amazingly…. 🙂
*Love and hugs*
-Astha
Thank you so much. I’m really glad that you enjoyed it.
Enjoyed? I loved it… 🙂
Aw, I just hope that my other writing can live up to the same standard.
Anyday girl! 🙂