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Death Of A Rose

"When the rose dies it falls open, spreading perfume. You will become a window for every house. You will be a rose garden in every field."~Rumi


There were no secrets between us...
        Oh! Beauty's unveiled saline rush!
                Deception is now done.
                        Every man knows your scoring gush...
                                Fate! Has now claimed my only blush!
                                        A Harlot's life begun.



~by deborah burch©
5/05/2012


"Rime Couee"

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    Debbie Guzzi
    Date: 5/11/2012 1:07:00 PM
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    Such mystery from a rose! Congrad's on Your win Light & Love
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    kash poet
    Date: 5/10/2012 7:12:00 PM
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    A beautiful poem Deb!Congrats on your win.
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    Mystic Rose
    Date: 5/10/2012 6:51:00 PM
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    Congrats Deb on your special win hugs vie
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    Joann Grisetti
    Date: 5/10/2012 3:58:00 PM
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    Congratulations.
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 5/10/2012 3:48:00 PM
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    Interesting work..Enjoyed reading your creativity..Congrats on your win..Sara
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    olusegun Arowolo
    Date: 5/10/2012 12:28:00 PM
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    Congrats on your win,Deb.This is wonderful and lovely.....Ride on Lady....
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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 5/10/2012 10:50:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Rumi In Rime Couee" contest Deborah. Love, Carol
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    Ruben O.
    Date: 5/10/2012 10:35:00 AM
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    Belated congratulations, Deborah! A wonderful poem! I love it. Ruben.
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    Carrie Richards
    Date: 5/10/2012 9:18:00 AM
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    With such a wonderfully unique approach...well done!! Congratulations on your win!
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    David Williams
    Date: 5/10/2012 7:26:00 AM
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    Cap'n Deb congrats on your great win..David
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    Joseph May
    Date: 5/10/2012 5:23:00 AM
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    congrats on your win Deb..
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    nette onclaud
    Date: 5/10/2012 2:06:00 AM
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    stirring write that deserves its rightful place in my contest, deborah... congrats with huggs! :)
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    Wilma Neels
    Date: 5/8/2012 5:40:00 AM
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    You speak of beauty even in death.. I enjoyed this. All the best for Nette's contest Deb :) love Wilma
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    Ravindra K Kapoor
    Date: 5/7/2012 9:35:00 PM
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    Marvelous and beautiful beyond words. What a stunning beauty lies in the layers of this beautiful Rose. Great one Deborah. Love and best wishes always..Ravindra..deborah burch
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    Robert Pettit
    Date: 5/7/2012 12:45:00 PM
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    Looks like a fine example of this type of poem. Very pretty.
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    R. e. taylor
    Date: 5/7/2012 11:01:00 AM
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    Deborah, this is one of the most powerful, beautiful poems I have read yet. Please keep up the good writing. Hugs Rob

    Burch Avatar Deborah Burch Date: 5/7/2012 12:01:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Rob, I am deeply touch...thank you so much for your kindness, love ya deb
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    David Williams
    Date: 5/7/2012 9:58:00 AM
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    Cap'n Deb just thought you should know my first peach cobbler went down a storm, it's a bank holiday here, so had friends and family around, they all want the recipe, I told them no way..ha ha ha ..many thanks..David

    Burch Avatar Deborah Burch Date: 5/7/2012 12:06:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    LOL!! I am so proud of you! LOL! You are now among the secret treasure bearers...lol...it's a difficult job...Fantastic!!! Made my day! :D So glad it was a success! Big Hug...love ya from across the pond, cap'n deb...lol
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    jack horne
    Date: 5/7/2012 9:05:00 AM
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    wow, what a powerful write, my friend - nette is sure to love this one, as i do

    Burch Avatar Deborah Burch Date: 5/7/2012 12:07:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Awww, thank you Jack so much :)
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    harry horsman
    Date: 5/7/2012 1:47:00 AM
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    such profoundness here, Deborah, love this. harry

    Burch Avatar Deborah Burch Date: 5/7/2012 1:59:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Harry :) sooo much....
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    Elliott Bowe THe DrUnKeN POeT
    Date: 5/7/2012 1:11:00 AM
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    Wonderful poem dear,I love it much. Intensely written.......xoxoxo

    Burch Avatar Deborah Burch Date: 5/7/2012 2:00:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    :) thank you Elliott!
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    cyprian duruaku
    Date: 5/6/2012 5:51:00 PM
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    nice style !

    Burch Avatar Deborah Burch Date: 5/7/2012 2:00:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    lol, thank you cyprian! :)
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    Amy Green
    Date: 5/6/2012 2:08:00 PM
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    Oh how I like this- the style is awesome, love it. The words are gripping, yet not overdone. Great job.
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    Susan Palli
    Date: 5/6/2012 11:32:00 AM
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    intense, well written

    Burch Avatar Deborah Burch Date: 5/6/2012 11:53:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    :) thank you Susan
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    John Rhinem
    Date: 5/6/2012 11:28:00 AM
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    Smile ˜ Tis Something About Your Beautiful Name, My Dear Beautiful Debbie * That Within Its Lovely Fragrance Seems As This A Beautiful Rose * I Must Say That Your Beauty Made Myself Laugh A Bit With Your Wonderful Poems Final Line, Yet, I Find Something Extremely Beautiful Amid It All; This Splendour * I Am Going To Favour This Somewhat Enchanting, Sweeet Poetics Perfume * My Love, Forever; John!:) ˜

    Avatar Date: 5/6/2012 11:59:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    ...."Tis Sooo Very Easy, When One Beholds 'Such Beauty.'" *
    Burch Avatar Deborah Burch Date: 5/6/2012 11:55:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    :) Thank you John...your kindness is overwhelming...
    Avatar Date: 5/6/2012 11:53:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    ...."I Couldn't Remember If I Favoured This Beautiful Verse? Sooo I Had To Return To Do So! Turn Out The Lights; 'My Love:'" *
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    David Williams
    Date: 5/6/2012 2:44:00 AM
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    Cap'n Deb, a harlot's unfolding beginning, petals fall, this one goes straight to fav' I love this, ...super, ,..David

    Burch Avatar Deborah Burch Date: 5/6/2012 11:58:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    David :) I am extremely honoured! thank you...and the intended vision of the write ;) big hugs, cap'n deb
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    SCRIBE ML
    Date: 5/6/2012 1:04:00 AM
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    This is intense stuff lady. I like it. Didn't expect the ending! Creative piece.

    Burch Avatar Deborah Burch Date: 5/6/2012 1:10:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thank you Marlon...:) I tried to see the Rumi quote from a 'different' aspect...no worries...it''s not me! lol
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 5/5/2012 8:25:00 PM
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    Deborah, I assume death can be a beautiful symbol at times when life needs a way to escape. I am glad their is no secrets between you and that special person, under some circumstances, all should reveal itself in do time. Like a rose.. Alternatively your metaphor indicates that whatever you are comparing that person represents they have no part in your new beginning's. Still like a rose, it is enlightened with beauty, and has to leave after a short time of admiration. enjoyed your poem,.PD

    Avatar Date: 5/6/2012 12:07:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    ...."We All Must Leave Baby; 'I'll Be Going Up.'" *
    Burch Avatar Deborah Burch Date: 5/5/2012 8:31:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you for the wonderful comment PD...I love your insight and analogy...:) love ya, deb (childhood memories ...)