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Adultery


Ripped from the roots, love’s decided

Petals fall, deceit confided

 

From the ground, thousands are taken

A blossomed life, you’ve forsaken

 

Wasted life on a wasted love

Gripped thy fingers round the foxglove

 

A glass prison, forever bound

A kingly orchid, hence uncrowned

 
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AndrewBWilliams

I am an aspiring poet from Yuba City, CA. I've been involved with poetry for about 7 years now and I hope to continue my poetry for many years to come.

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