Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, ASHES OF ROSES, by ELAINE GOODALE EASTMAN


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ASHES OF ROSES, by                    
First Line: Soft on the sunset sky
Last Line: Ashes of roses.
Subject(s): Disappointment; Grief; Love; Sorrow; Sadness


Soft on the sunset sky
Bright daylight closes,
Leaving, when light doth die,
Pale hues that mingling lie, --
Ashes of roses.
When love's warm sun is set,
Love's brightness closes;
Eyes with hot tears are wet,
In hearts there linger yet
Ashes of roses.




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