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Death of a rose Day 8

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Death of a rose Day 7

Worst. Headache. Ever.

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Death of a rose Day 6

Feeling tired Did you notice that I’ve outlasted those frilly little snapdragons? If I were standing in a vase like normal I am sure I would have been ‘moved on my now’ the glass edge of this case is the … Continue reading

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Death of a rose Day 5

More colour drained from my once supple petals. I wonder if the water below me has turned pale pink? The edges of my outermost petals are starting to show age spots, soon they’ll spread, and layer by delicate layer my … Continue reading

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Death of a rose: Day 4

My petals are getting weak, I can feel my weight slipping lower into my glass prison below. I am beginning to feel a little off-colour, as though my energy is being drained away, leaving my petals bleached white. I suppose … Continue reading

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Death of rose: Day 2

All was quiet this morning, Mummy and son had left early, before the other sun had the chance to light up this small dim room. Soon enough I was accompanied by a posy of Victorian grown snapdragons, their gummy mouths … Continue reading

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