Sorrow in the Stone
Companion to Rain Upon the Rose/The Rose and the Stone
A stone endures all things
It is patient and strong
It weathers the storm
It bears the same rain that kisses the rose
In such manner he waits
Solid, unmoving, resolute
Waiting for something more
But see the sorrow in his eye
The brittle facade giving way
Time is cruel
Even the most stalwart stone turns to dust
A crack or a chip spells doom
Relentless rain and wind erode
A fate easily accepted should it have worth
Bearing the brunt of the elements for another
As they flourish, the stone is given purpose
But a lonely stone has naught to look forward to
Solitary, they wear away
Sorrow in the stone
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