Rooted Roses

I’ve had a few roses

but they all withered away

people seem to favor bouquets

but I’m waiting for ones with roots

ones that will hold true

i don’t like to witness the flowers

slowly let go of their strength

fading into the color of dried blood

like a wound that should of been cleaned

but was left to scab

i want to water and care for them

see the flora grow and evolve over time

give them the opportunity

to become something

even more beautiful

trimmed roses look nice at first glance

but have you ever seen a garden?