Pretty Rose

Pretty rose, stands in thy garden I wanted it so much! Pretty rose, but not alone. . . I gave a simple touch Pretty rose, has pricked my finger now I'm left here to bleed Pretty rose, your thorns are sharp- Is it worth the love I need?

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Daver Austin

Date: 5/19/2015 11:22:00 AM

Outstanding! This sums up many of life's problems, the rose as metaphor. Congrats on the selection. daver

Skat A

Date: 5/18/2015 1:51:00 PM

DANA, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love

Cherie Durbin

Date: 3/26/2011 6:45:00 PM

I've always liked daffodils. They're not finicky at all. You just bury the bulb in the ground and up it comes each spring...so loyal. You can pick them by the bunches...no tricks up their sleeves. I say lower your standards to daffodils. :)

James Peranteau

Date: 3/18/2011 4:36:00 PM

Yes dear poet, since Adam; with every soft touch, a price to pay...with every kiss, an epitome, as the fondle of the rose ! Wonderful writeDana'lynn ! Have a great weekend ! much love, james

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/18/2011 10:10:00 AM

thorns make life sweet; they allow to bring the strength in us, dana... such a well-written piece that makes me reflect! :) huggs, nette

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/14/2011 10:49:00 AM

Love always seems to come with some thorns, Dana'lynn. We have to decide if we are ready to handle the pain before we enter any relationship. Few are pain-free. An insightful poem! Love, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/12/2011 8:11:00 PM

Hi Dana, really i love roses... oi! even when they prick my finger.. love your poem.. and by the way im back,,i hpe,..p.d.

Charles Henderson

Date: 3/12/2011 6:58:00 PM

I think "yes" Dana. The sight of a pretty rose is worth a finger pricking. Good one. Charles

Carol Fillmore

Date: 3/10/2011 3:00:00 PM

Very lovely indeed, Dana'lynn! Enjoyed this read;) Thanks for your comment on my recent post, much appreciated, and glad you enjoyed:)

Chelsea Stufleben

Date: 3/8/2011 6:55:00 AM

awww cutteeeeee:) and Ive been riding home on buses to different places this last week, youll see me after school today.:)

Sarah Sublett

Date: 3/7/2011 9:10:00 PM

Love the comparison. Lovely read, Dana'lynn. =)

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 3/7/2011 6:57:00 PM

There are so many who use that thorn as a coping skill. WE need less liberals on the benches and more vigilantes in the street. Pretty write. God Bless. Vince

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 3/7/2011 2:42:00 PM

Interesting write, should I or shouldn't I? always the question luv Michael