Can It Be That This Rose

can it be that this rose
that wilted then, now grows?
ah, it’s just a dreary dream
of youth we all have deemed
a cruel lot besides
being a dream that dies.
it is only a rose then 
that’s shorn
of rose’s scent
before it's grown.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Moreno Avatar
May 3, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Amante, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul
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April 27, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Well, from a feature of the week 3/29 to a "first round survivor" ... smile ... way to go, Amante ... congratulations, and good luck to you in the contest!!
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April 13, 2009 at 5:16 PM
It is as you imagine it to be, and only that. Light & Love
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April 10, 2009 at 5:13 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it into the semi finals. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals Amante. Love, Carol
Mason Avatar
March 29, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Thought-provoking write here, Amante and a well-deserved selection to be a feature this week at the Soup. Congratulations!!
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March 26, 2009 at 9:13 AM
congrats on having your poem featured this week! keep up the good work!
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March 26, 2009 at 7:52 AM
Congratulationa Amante on bweing featured this week on Poetry Soup. Vince
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March 26, 2009 at 4:45 AM
Congratulations on being featured this week. Smiles from Lolita
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March 25, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Congratulations on your featured write! Kirstie
Brown Avatar
March 25, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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March 23, 2009 at 6:02 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! Love, Shar
Augustus Avatar
November 22, 2008 at 12:26 PM
You really sound like you have the heart of a poet. Awesome write!
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