A white rose and a poem.
He gave these to her one summer evening
in the veranda
just when the moon was beaming with pride
as queen of the night sky.

The white petals' breath perfumed the air
while her eyes moved through the lines on the white sheet ~
bespeaking so much of her and her innocence
she knew
he has always loved
just like the flower he has given to her:
furled, fresh, frail.

They talked but not much
for only their smiles seemingly defied
the dullness of time;
holding them still
in the cobweb of silence ~ her world.
Her thoughts and sentiments ~ his mystery.

That night was a realization of her dream
he never knew ~
he was just starting to try out his first key.


By: Elena Maria Mana-ay Parcon

 






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