Do Not Be Deceived

The most beautiful of roses
Is also that which can hurt
As thorns can cut deeply
Inflicting unwanted results
Look not only at the beauty
But gaze at the fullness,
That which is the entire rose,
In order to accept it for what
It was truly meant to be
The rose
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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