Rose Colored Stain

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There's a rose colored stain

underneath my pillow.

Sometimes I hear it calling my name

before I remember why it's there.


It came from a beautiful red rose

that once full of life and vitality

but became neglected of nourishment

until it wilted and died.


I've tried to remove it

using soap and water

only resulting in darkening its hue

and perpetuating its existence.

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