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"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 5/11/2012 1:07:00 PM
Such mystery from a rose! Congrad's on Your win Light & Love
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Date: 5/10/2012 7:12:00 PM
A beautiful poem Deb!Congrats on your win.
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Date: 5/10/2012 3:58:00 PM
Congratulations.
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Date: 5/10/2012 3:48:00 PM
Interesting work..Enjoyed reading your creativity..Congrats on your win..Sara
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Date: 5/10/2012 12:28:00 PM
Congrats on your win,Deb.This is wonderful and lovely.....Ride on Lady....
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Date: 5/10/2012 10:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Rumi In Rime Couee" contest Deborah. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/10/2012 9:18:00 AM
With such a wonderfully unique approach...well done!! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 5/10/2012 7:26:00 AM
Cap'n Deb congrats on your great win..David
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Date: 5/10/2012 5:23:00 AM
congrats on your win Deb..
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Date: 5/10/2012 2:06:00 AM
stirring write that deserves its rightful place in my contest, deborah... congrats with huggs! :)
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Date: 5/8/2012 5:40:00 AM
You speak of beauty even in death.. I enjoyed this. All the best for Nette's contest Deb :) love Wilma
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Date: 5/7/2012 9:35:00 PM
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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Date: 5/7/2012 12:45:00 PM
Looks like a fine example of this type of poem. Very pretty.
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Date: 5/7/2012 11:01:00 AM
Deborah, this is one of the most powerful, beautiful poems I have read yet. Please keep up the good writing. Hugs Rob
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 12:01:00 PM
Rob, I am deeply touch...thank you so much for your kindness, love ya deb
Date: 5/7/2012 9:58:00 AM
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
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 12:06:00 PM
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
Date: 5/7/2012 9:05:00 AM
wow, what a powerful write, my friend - nette is sure to love this one, as i do
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 12:07:00 PM
Awww, thank you Jack so much :)
Date: 5/7/2012 1:47:00 AM
such profoundness here, Deborah, love this. harry
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 1:59:00 AM
Thank you Harry :) sooo much....
Date: 5/7/2012 1:11:00 AM
Wonderful poem dear,I love it much. Intensely written.......xoxoxo
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 2:00:00 AM
:) thank you Elliott!
Date: 5/6/2012 5:51:00 PM
nice style !
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 2:00:00 AM
lol, thank you cyprian! :)
Date: 5/6/2012 2:08:00 PM
Oh how I like this- the style is awesome, love it. The words are gripping, yet not overdone. Great job.
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Date: 5/6/2012 11:32:00 AM
intense, well written
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/6/2012 11:53:00 AM
:) thank you Susan
Date: 5/6/2012 2:44:00 AM
Cap'n Deb, a harlot's unfolding beginning, petals fall, this one goes straight to fav' I love this, ...super, ,..David
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/6/2012 11:58:00 AM
David :) I am extremely honoured! thank you...and the intended vision of the write ;) big hugs, cap'n deb
Date: 5/5/2012 8:25:00 PM
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
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Date: 5/6/2012 12:07:00 PM
...."We All Must Leave Baby; 'I'll Be Going Up.'" *
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/5/2012 8:31:00 PM
Thank you for the wonderful comment PD...I love your insight and analogy...:) love ya, deb (childhood memories ...)
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