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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

Such mystery from a rose! Congrad's on Your win Light & Love

Kash Poet

Date: 5/10/2012 7:12:00 PM

A beautiful poem Deb!Congrats on your win.

Joann Grisetti

Date: 5/10/2012 3:58:00 PM

Congratulations.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/10/2012 3:48:00 PM

Interesting work..Enjoyed reading your creativity..Congrats on your win..Sara

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 5/10/2012 12:28:00 PM

Congrats on your win,Deb.This is wonderful and lovely.....Ride on Lady....

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/10/2012 10:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Rumi In Rime Couee" contest Deborah. Love, Carol

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/10/2012 9:18:00 AM

With such a wonderfully unique approach...well done!! Congratulations on your win!

David Williams

Date: 5/10/2012 7:26:00 AM

Cap'n Deb congrats on your great win..David

Joseph May

Date: 5/10/2012 5:23:00 AM

congrats on your win Deb..

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/10/2012 2:06:00 AM

stirring write that deserves its rightful place in my contest, deborah... congrats with huggs! :)

Wilma Neels

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

Ravindra K Kapoor

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

Robert Pettit

Date: 5/7/2012 12:45:00 PM

Looks like a fine example of this type of poem. Very pretty.

Lord R. E. Taylor

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

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

David Williams

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

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

Jack Horne

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

Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 12:07:00 PM

Awww, thank you Jack so much :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/7/2012 1:47:00 AM

such profoundness here, Deborah, love this. harry

Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 1:59:00 AM

Thank you Harry :) sooo much....

Elliott Bowe The Drunken Poet

Date: 5/7/2012 1:11:00 AM

Wonderful poem dear,I love it much. Intensely written.......xoxoxo

Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 2:00:00 AM

:) thank you Elliott!

Cyprian Duruaku

Date: 5/6/2012 5:51:00 PM

nice style !

Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 2:00:00 AM

lol, thank you cyprian! :)

Amy Green

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.

Susan Palli

Date: 5/6/2012 11:32:00 AM

intense, well written

Deborah Burch
Date: 5/6/2012 11:53:00 AM

:) thank you Susan

David Williams

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

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

Poet Destroyer A

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

Date: 5/6/2012 12:07:00 PM

...."We All Must Leave Baby; 'I'll Be Going Up.'" *

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 ...)