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Blood Red Rose

My heart is like a blood red rose I let its petals cup my pain Its thorns sharp and unexpected My tears mix with the falling rain The dragon still breathes with fire After all this time I feel the burn I gave my love a blood red rose And now here I'm dying in return

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/21/2011 9:55:00 AM

Oooh, very powerful, LNC. Especially the ending. Great imagery in both verses -- love the line about the dragon. I guess when you play with dragons, you have to expect to get burned. Heartwrenching quatrain! Love, Carolyn

James Fraser

Date: 5/21/2011 7:46:00 AM

Sad and heartfelt poem Barbara, and it's beautifully written. Thank you for your always kind comments on my poetry. Have a lovely weekend....:)

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/20/2011 6:26:00 AM

What a beautiful morning. The sun is finally shining, the birds are singing, and I am sharing my day with you reading your wonderful poetry. Can't get much better then this. I hope you have a great weekend Barbara. Love, Carol

Michael Smith

Date: 5/19/2011 8:32:00 PM

Great piece, very dramatic and powerful. I could feel the pain in heart as I read this.