Three Roses

I wanted to embody grace and lightness,

but all I got were insecurities

that was until I heard a goddess say, 

“It adds another layer; another

dimension to your tapestry.”

my roses are a gift, 

aside to a heart shaped box

the sweetest things only come 

when the others have been lost;

the hard to swallow, bitter tasting bites

Didn’t you read the ingredients? 

love contains of sugar and spice

three roses I have tattooed

one for grace, one for lightness,

and one for Pluto

for the loves we’ve had to leave 

and told ourselves it's time to go

how we’ve let down our universe

for saying that it’s not enough

for giving people a hard time so they 

could grow strong because it’s tough love

you have to watch things closely with 

spider eyes, as blood outpours ink 

you have to sit and watch patiently

when you haven't had a moment to speak

lastly, you're all you have

so you must save yourself

for every lost soul, 

I’m proud of you

and I wish you well

- Leah Rae