The daisies died
But she saved the
Rose petals and
Gently placed them
In a small, glass bowl

Later, the market was quiet:
No one
Noticed when she placed
A small bouquet of flowers
In her basket

The roses wore colors
Of late November sunsets…
Then her heart’s
Eyes
Closed.

Katherine Darlington has articles in many publications including poetry anthologies, along with several published novels. When she isn’t riding horses or hiking on some mountain trail, she’s working on a story. See more of her work at katherinedarlington.com.