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I Am a Red Red Rose

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I am a Red Red Rose I am a red red rose A beauty to behold My texture captivates My scent invigorates Petals, a velvet red Coverings for your bed Leaves an emerald garb That hide the hidden barb Though thorns be on my stem Touch me, ignoring them Please, handle me with care Dethorned, my beauty bare I am a red red rose Your passion for me grows Rose water from me drips * And wets your precious lips I beautify your soul My presence makes you whole I am a red red rose For Mystic Rose's Rose Contest Reposted on December 17, 2014 Not entered before in a contest PS...A different take on Robert Burns famous Poem, A Red Red Rose. *By the way, rose water is used in many desserts in Lebanon. One of my favorites, Mouhalabieh, a white custard that is topped with syrup and pistachios, contains rose water. Yummy....Let your mind run riot with that one! :)

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Jim Joyce

Date: 1/22/2015 5:53:00 AM

a lovely poem..talented with words no doubt..i love the way u rhyme and the way yur poems smoothly flow to the next line :)..really cant wait to read more of yur works to read lots more of urs ..

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/17/2014 11:58:00 PM

Wow Wow Wow Wow, and Wow wow wow double wow, Do I have to say I loved this?

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/18/2014 3:30:00 AM

Yes. You always HAVE to say you loved it. :) Wows are nice too. What can I say...I want it all!

Tim Smith

Date: 12/17/2014 10:45:00 PM

Quite beautiful my dear...I do love rich deserts.... I would love to try it...hugs Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/18/2014 3:29:00 AM

Thanks, Tim. My step-mom makes it. I haven't tried it yet, but...when I do....hop on a plane!

Cherl Dunn

Date: 12/17/2014 8:19:00 PM

Eileen, This is a very seductive work of passion, Great picture by the way to perfectly match this piece, love the whole packae that you've done, cheri

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/18/2014 3:28:00 AM

Cheryl. Good to have your visit. Thanks for the lovely words of commendation. I have a class coming up soon, but I'll be by to pay you a visit. Hugs

Paul Callus

Date: 12/17/2014 1:28:00 PM

This lovely deep red rose drips passion and will be treated with utmost care. Very seductive and alluring. // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/18/2014 3:27:00 AM

One of your best posts to me, Paul. I love your words here. Thank you so much.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/17/2014 10:43:00 AM

You are a rose to rival a garden of roses. Lovely passionate piece Eileen.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/17/2014 11:05:00 AM

:) It's a repost. I'm sure you visited it before. You can still check out the original one and read the comments. :) Thank you, Richard. My day is complete when you visit me.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 12/17/2014 9:10:00 AM

Enticingly beautiful!! You are a red red rose sweet Eileen. Soft and Strong at the same time..A fav here. You need to forward me some. traditional easy dessert recipes one day B-).

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/17/2014 9:13:00 AM

Hey, beautiful! :) Here you are....Glad to have a visit from you, Charmaine. Hugs and thanks for the lovely post. I don't make traditional deserts, but if you chocolate chip cookies, apple crumb pie, or cinnamon rolls, or or or...let me know! ;)

Casarah Nance

Date: 12/17/2014 7:51:00 AM

Sensual, sexual and beautiful! :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/17/2014 8:10:00 AM

Hey you!!! I have you to thank. I didn't know there was a roses contest until I read your senryu string! Fantastic. Then I checked out the contest and remembered I had a poem on the topic. She didn't specify if older writes were accepted, but I gave it a shot. I got lots of views and comments on that one. :) One of my favs...SO THANK YOU! :)

Jan Allison

Date: 12/17/2014 7:39:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful - i love the scent of roses but not in my food - had cakes in Malta scented with rosewater - eww not for me:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/17/2014 8:11:00 AM

Yes, it has to do with amount... ;) Here in Lebanon....it's a BIG deal! :) Hope you are ok, sweetie. Hugs

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 12/17/2014 7:38:00 AM

So precious your rose poem Eileen. It make the reader want to join in on the excitement you spill about roses.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/17/2014 8:16:00 AM

Awwwwwwww........thanks, Brenda. So sweet of you. :) Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/17/2014 5:19:00 AM

Etheric beauty for a heavenly love! Tender verse that caresses the soul leaving nothing untouched! Sublime, dear Eileen. Good luck!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/17/2014 8:17:00 AM

Yes, my dear poet...Tender caresses are sweet indeed. I'm so touched by your post. Always a pleasure to see your handsome face on my page. Hugs

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 12/17/2014 4:54:00 AM

Amazing beauty Eileen! Love ur velvet red petals my dear! Gl in contest!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 12/17/2014 8:18:00 AM

Oh...I love your friendship and love, Dr Upma. Thank you!