withering away
the daffodils, tulips
and roses
leaving only dry
useless petals
behind
her eyes have seen
them
those petals
much like
life
they dry up
quickly
quietly
away from anyone
anything
her hands have touched
them
hard, stiff particles
between
her fingers
a tear falls
wetting me
and
for a moment
there is hope
but only for a
moment
her heart
pounds,
breaks
for attention
and her soul
and her soul is
no more.....