Poets logo

Can You Smell the Roses?

A poem

By E.K. DanielsPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Can You Smell the Roses?
Photo by Reanimated Man X on Unsplash

I heard what you said… “He’s Dead!”

No shit! Can you smell the roses?

Did you touch his paper thin skin?

Did you see the light dim in his eyes?

Can you taste the salt on my tongue?

sad poetry

About the Creator

E.K. Daniels

Writer, watercolorist, and regular at the restaurant at the end of the universe. Twitter @inkladen

Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.

Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed. You could also become a paid subscriber, letting them know you appreciate their work.

Subscribe For Free

Reader insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment
    Written by E.K. Daniels