Barbara Gorelick Poet Quatrain

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 May 21, 2011 at 9:55 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 May 21, 2011 at 7:46 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 May 20, 2011 at 6:26 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 May 19, 2011 at 8:32 PM Great piece, very dramatic and powerful. I could feel the pain in heart as I read this.