Delicate Rose

Pick out a rose
One that is better than the others
And head through the storm
Squeeze the rose that you grasp
In a choking protection
Only prickled by its thorns
Red-handed guilt
Bloodied pain
Delicate rose shriveled
As it falls from your hand
Slips through your fingers
And head through the storm
Empty handed
Distrusted
Defeated
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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April 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM
I like your poem Bilal, thank you for sharing it.I am glad I am the first one to comment this one. - oxox love Anne-Lise
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