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The Rose on the Rocks

I went down to the sea today
And on the rocks, I saw a rose
Cast back from the ocean waves
A quiet symbol of grief and woes

Someone's sorrows cast adrift
In their hearts to float with love
Above the graveyard of the depths
So many souls lost, death from above

The petals somewhat shrivelled
By the salt and strength of waves
Soft yet strong it stayed intact
A silent memorial to mark a watery grave

As I gazed upon the rose
Withered yet still bright and strong
To me it seemed to be a message
Despite death, love lingers on

Once long ago like the rose I was
A strong yet gentle soul
But loss had robbed me of my strength
And left me not quite whole

Perhaps the time had come for me
To cast my fears upon the waves
And let the sea cleanse heart and mind
And drop them deep amidst the graves

I went down to the sea today
And there I cast my woes
To ride the waves and pound the rocks
Until nothing remained but peace and prose

I went down to the sea today
And on the rocks I saw a rose
With the peace came understanding
And I could smile as I turned to go

This poem is a tribute to all the many souls who have lost their lives in tragedy off the coast of Nova Scotia. One of the largest was in 1998 when SwissAir Flight 111 crashed and all those aboard were lost, but it was by no means the only disaster these rocky shores have known. May they all rest in peace.

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