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She stared at him sleeping –
watching his chest
rise and fall.
At times, she would rest
an ear over his heart –
listening.
Saying his name out loud
or whispering.
He didn’t hear her at all.
One day they found him –
not breathing.
Blood on the floor.
His razor covered in red.
He wanted to be with her –
they said.
In the corner of the room,
she held him close.
Their souls intertwined.
Her wispy fingers-
crimson stained.
He paid them no mind.
My poem was inspired by Merril’s amazing short story.
Click HERE to read The Blue Room!
Poet Rummager 
This is excellent, Rose!!! ❤️
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Thank you, darling! Do you know my nickname for you is Doritos Dorinda? — I love Doritos although I don’t have them very often. 😀 💘
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OMG you’re too much! I prefer the cool ranch Doritos myself, but I do not buy them.. I tend to devour the entire bag LOL
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LOL!! Ah, you’re hilarious!
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Ghosts and crimes of passion. Perfect!
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Oh, thank you Chuckie! I encourage you to read Merril’s story — it’s outstanding. xo
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Isn’t it great? She’s really getting her spooky on lately.
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Wonderful.
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Thanks so much! It was fun to write.
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Thrilling love story! Amazing poetry. Very well done!
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Ah, I’m happy you read my poem! Thanks so very much.
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You are welcome. My pleasure 🙂
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Beautiful. Do you believe in life after love?
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Thanks! You mean like the Cher song?
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Yes. He found life sadly wanting after her death and left to join her. Or did she make him join her?
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Hmm. Her fingers were stained red, so she seems quite guilty! Thanks for reading my poem so carefully.
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I like the way your poem looks deceptively simple but if you look closely there’s another layer.
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Thank you very much! I can say the same about your wonderful poetry 🙂
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Great poem! It repays careful reading. The first time, I rushed through it and completely misunderstood the situation. (Incidentaly, the story that inspired you was a good one too.). 🙂
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I should have a translation section for the sweet and innocent ones reading my writings 😀 Ah, you are a breath of fresh air, BunK! Thank you, my kindest friend. ❤
Merril is brilliant and talented.
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Well, I guess if Merril is also talented, that must make two of you then, Rose! 😀
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Words more precious than jewels. Thanks for those gems, BunK. 😊
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You’re welcome, Rose. 🙂
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Ohhhh this is intensely creepy… it gave me chills
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Yay! I love getting chills. Enjoy them. 😊
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What an interesting mind you have, my dear Poet, to be able to produce poems like this…so stunning, so elegant. xx
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I’m happy my mind doesn’t scare you away! Your visits are one I look forward to a lot. Thank you! xo
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Nice poem … Ugly story! … I also love to hear her heart beat ,,, put my ears on her chest whilst sleeping … BUT …! A an ugly scary thought comes across my mind … and I stop immediately! … If it was to stop ? … It would be my end also!
Scary!
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Haha! Ghost lovers are pretty scary and can do ugly things, too. Watch out 😀
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Beautiful poem.
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Thank you!
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Wonderful poem–sad, but stunning.
Thanks so much for the shout out! 🙂
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I loved reading “The Blue Room.” Without your words, my poem wouldn’t have come to be. I thank you! 😍
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Blushing. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings and commented:
A story I wrote inspired this stunning poem by Rose Perez!
I am honored.
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The honor and pleasure are all mine. What a magnificent blog you have, dear Merril. A million thanks! 😘
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Aww–thanks so much, Rose! 🙂
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Well done.
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Thank you for reading my poem! Watch out for those ghost lovers. 👻
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True love never dies, just moves to another plane of existence. Beautiful poem, Rose.
Kat
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Precisely, Kat! Thanks for reading, and your kind words thrill me.
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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Thanks Penney!
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Great blog!
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I’m touched! Thanks for always being supportive of not only me, but of so many others, as well. 🌹
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Excellent… life separated them and so they took matters in their hands and invited death to unite them again, this time, eternally… ❤
P.S. Read Merril's story and commented, but it went into the spam folder. Kindly ask her to rescue me if possible… 🙂
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Thank you so much for rescuing me from the spam… 🙂
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You’re very welcome! My rescuing was also selfishness on my part, because I want all your comments you leave for me. ALL of them, I say! 😀 😀
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Yay…same here 😀
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I also let Merril know to rescue you 🙂
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Thanks…I don’t know how long this weird problem is going to persist. Have contacted WP Support and filled up several forms. Waiting now… 😦
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Other bloggers have had the same problem, but they all got it cleared up after contacting WP. No worries — you’ll be out of the woods soon. 🙂
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Think the cloud is gone…. yay… 😀 I’m again out in the sunshine… 😀
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And darkness entered the light.
And became one.
An amazing poem Rose.
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Ah, you read me so well. Thank you, darkling Alan!
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Great poem!
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Thanks Cheryl!
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In the darkest corner love awaits two souls
only love can carry them across the threshold
Where life and limb
Have no boundaries
And death calls only their names
The Sheldon Perspective
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Wow! Your words are mighty fine, Shel. Are you feeling better? It sure sounds like you are. Thank you for the lovely poetry!! 🙂
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Oh Rose last night
Your post woke me up
before that I couldn’t get
Anything to come out
Not sure how I’m feeling today
But at least the words are there
As always Sheldon
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Amazing imagery in your words – I am going over to the posts that inspired this now…
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Thank you and have fun reading Merril’s story!
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Yes I did. But I like the way your mind works.
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Wow! Gorgeous. You’re a gem, Rose.
❤
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Thank you Princess Monica! Its always a joy to hear from you. ❤ 👑
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❤ ❤ ❤ I thank you, Rose, for being my friend ❤ ❤ ❤
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Ah, your friendship is a gift, lovely girl. XOXO
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Ooh that’s a beautifully scary poem. I am wondering if they were married or rather married for long, would she have still wanted him so badly after death? 😉
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Thank you Somali! Ah, yes, that’s a great question, for they say, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” Perhaps they weren’t with each other for too long, then. 😀
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Really deep and beautiful poem. Loved it.
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Thank you very much!
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Wow ! What a beautiful poem.Mortality defeated !
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Thanks so much Veena! The soul does go on.
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Wait, the fingers… No bother, love… 🙂
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Haha! The red gave her away!! 😀
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🙂
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thanks for liking my post
from years ago!
it’s happy for the attention 🙂
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Even old posts need attention. 😀
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Passion till death – wowowowo!!!
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Lol! Thanks so much for reading my poem, Christy. 😀
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You’re a modern day Shakespeare!
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Aw, thanks, but call me Twistspeare– I’m more of a twister than a shaker. Haha! I’m torn between two of your photos which I’ve written stuff for, so I’ll toss a coin.
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Which photographs? Wait! Don’t tell me.
Ha — verrrrry funny.
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One isn’t technically a photograph. I think I’ll do that one first. It’s one of my most favorite from your gallery.
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Really? Now I’m anxious!
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One of my favorites you’ve done love blessings to you keep up the great work
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Thank you, sweet Morgan. 💋
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You’re welcome
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Hauntingly beautiful. 🙂
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Thank you so very much! 🙂
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🙂
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Wow… dark yet beautiful… what an interesting feeling the two make together…
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This is beautiful
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Aw, I appreciate your words 🙂
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Reblogged this on noticemoi.
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Thank you very much!
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So cool
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