I’m not a delicate flower,
something you cherish
for all your days.
I’m that black rose,
wilted and withering.
Ugly.
The thing no one wants.
No matter how you look at it,
there’s no fixing
my desiccated soul.
© Sarah Doughty
I’m not a delicate flower,
something you cherish
for all your days.
I’m that black rose,
wilted and withering.
Ugly.
The thing no one wants.
No matter how you look at it,
there’s no fixing
my desiccated soul.
© Sarah Doughty
Sarah Doughty 
Reblogged this on Musings of a thirtysomething woman.
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Ms Sarah….this is beautifully sad. There may be no “fixing”. But a little rearranging and replacing goes a long way. Your writing is stunning. And I appreciate the courage you take to share so openly.
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Thank you, love. I have faith that one day I’ll be there, but for now, these words help me move a little closer. 💕
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I totally get it. Words fuel so much!
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Yes they do. It’s one of the reasons I write so much, including my books. It’s also why they’re free. I don’t want to deprive anyone of the opportunity to read because they can’t afford to do so. I hope you have a great holiday.
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You too!
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It reminds me of the loss of being girly. The acceptance of womanhood.
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It does, doesn’t it. Thank you.
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I referred to the comment section after appreciating, I wonder how it didnt click me I had read it twice. Perhaps its because the lines are so simple and flowing.. so I think that’s a cap on your feather Sarah, that people reading it twice, would find it back as new again 🙂
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No worries. I appreciate that you took the time to read and comment. Thank you! 😊
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and thank you for sharing Sarah 🙂
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nice proses
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Thank you.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you.
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Superb how your words flow and the lovely darkness that surrounds them.
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Thank you, that’s very kind.
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😔
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Thank you.
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Poignant and evocative words. As an eternal optimist, however, I can’t help but offer that with a bit of nurturing and love, that rose can bloom anew. Thanks for sharing your gift of words, best wishes for an inspired day.
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Thank you! 😊
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It’s a powerful poem, which reminds me a little of ‘The sick rose’, have you read any William Blake before?
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I haven’t read any Blake since college, but I’ll definitely reread his work. Thank you for the kind words.
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