Bed of Roses and Thorns

Ooh man, life could well 
be a bed of roses
If only love alone 
sprinkled from the hoses.

If only love flowed like 
an endless stream
If only love didn't end 
like a dream.

In all certainty, the 
antonym of love
plunges you in the bed 
of thorns
Much unlike the agile yet 
peaceful dove
love grows weeds, rust 
and horns!

I so pity the lovelorn, the 
lovesick, the forlorn
whose lover flew out 
the window last morn

But I know too of pure 
loves that outlast the 
storms
for one, they didn't 
begin in high school 
dorms.

They weren't 
instantaneous and 
impulsive loves for sure
Less whimsical,
and within the bounds 
of the marital bond
their love tis bound to 
endure.
In conjugal bliss's 
hammock
fickle lovers cannot rock.
For without holy 
matrimony
Is merry go round love's 
agony

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 12/7/2016 4:37:00 PM
Your message rings true- that true love is not just about sex. Its a far deeper thing that bonds two souls together. A pleasure reading this fine poem.. A7
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Date: 12/7/2016 11:54:00 PM
Oh woah u got out another meaningful conclusion from my poem though what I was trying to convey here is that true love is what is present in the years after marriage as opposed to fickle premarital loves. And marriage is the best way of love as opposed to premarital love affairs. My observations from many cases.
Date: 2/8/2016 8:41:00 AM
As the theme of the contest says, it really is all about love! Congratulations s.zaynub on your well-deserved win! :) -HANS
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Date: 2/6/2016 6:20:00 AM
S Z K, Stopped by to congratulate you on your awesome poem. **SKAT**
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Date: 2/6/2016 3:48:00 AM
Greetings Zaynub. Congrats for your well, deserved WIN, with this amazing piece!!! ;-)
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Date: 2/6/2016 2:16:00 AM
S. Zaynub, Congratulations on your "it's all about love" win. Love LINDA
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Date: 4/16/2014 11:51:00 AM
Hi my Indian lassie:) Very strongly worded message that this poem transmits. excellent. [I chose to read this poem first because of the title...I have a short poem that also deals with "a bed of thorns and roses". cu // paul
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Date: 4/8/2014 9:12:00 PM
Nicely done, S. Zaynub.
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Date: 12/19/2013 6:14:00 PM
I think that friendship is what makes love last. Without a strong bond a relationship will never last. I really enjoyed this poem. You expressed your passion and devotion very, very well. Really good work!...Thank you for the great comments. I appreciate it very much!
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Date: 12/16/2013 6:47:00 PM
"fickle lovers cannot rock." - awesome phrase I must say.. Thanks for sharing.. :)
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Date: 12/9/2013 10:25:00 AM
Quite a fascinating write. Very unique. A very enjoyable read.
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Date: 12/1/2013 5:41:00 AM
Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
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Date: 11/27/2013 1:23:00 PM
Fickle lovers cannot rock but lasting love is built on a rock. I like this . God Bless. D.
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Date: 11/27/2013 1:02:00 PM
Simply super! To not only love but to cherish is such a key part in a nourishing relationship. Also thanks for your comment on my poem.
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Date: 11/27/2013 11:07:00 AM
Truths that you have penned..Enjoyed reading this one today..I was delighted that you dropped by my work..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Sara
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Date: 11/27/2013 10:46:00 AM
Ms. Zaynub Really impressive poetry, I like your way of thought and writing skill.. Thanks for sharing. Be Happy always with Great Smile. Shabeeb Hashmi KSA
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Date: 11/27/2013 1:49:00 AM
Beautiful one! thanks for your kind visit!
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Date: 11/26/2013 2:30:00 AM
Realy nice one..great job
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Date: 11/26/2013 2:16:00 AM
I love the imagery in this poem, its well knit
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