And My Life Goes On Poem by Lora Colon

Why is it that petals fall from the rose,
Leaving only thorns upon the stem?
And why do lilies bend low to the ground?
It's so out of character for them

Well, roses know when love has deceived,
The petals they let fall are their tears;
Strangely, flowers can sense love's fickle ways,
In their own way, they vent mortal fears

And when lilies are seen bending their heads,
You can be sure they're in deep despair;
Love has once again shattered someone's heart,
Setting dreams adrift on sullied air

But love will not be held accountable,
A free spirit -thus it must remain;
Bringing unbelievable happiness,
Or rendering unbearable pain

And so I just glue the petals back on,
(The rose thinks my tears are morning's dew):
While I run a wire through the lily's stem,
I lift its head and say "This love is true"

O, I'm aware such folly has its price -
Pretense stains life in a somber hue;
But when Love dons a dark, deceitful robe,
Just what is a broken heart to do?

So I start each day with my hope renewed,
Yet, anticipating old sorrow; ,
Full well I know as long as this life lasts,
A new love will find me tomorrow

And my life goes on, it's a brand new day,
Another rose is starting to bloom;
As I wait for petals to fall -and they will,
I'll plant more lilies, just in case, if there's room