Edwardian
S.
Wiseman-Rose
Open
my heart with lace and diamonds
Sing
overtures of ardent love
Bypass
my will with all that shines and
Engage
my mind, or lack thereof
Sear
my poor heart with sealing darkness
Permit
my sigh to sing the tears
Drink
from my climbing lacrimosi
Bury
me with my finest years.
Crush
the rose from bud to flower
Name
all the petals vanity
Open
my heart with sweet compassion
Sing
overtures of joy and love
When
I’m alone with pain and triumph
Open the gates to free the dove
Sophia Wiseman-Rose was born in the USA, to a
literary and musical family, and spent most of her life in the UK. She has
studied medicine and the arts and is a mother of 4 grown, beautiful, children.
She is currently a Paramedic, an Episcopal Nun and a poet.
She has written
for online
blog On Holy Ground and Kings Poetry Society, Kings College
London.
