Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
They hide
within the beauty of the roses.
Protecting the delicate petals
from those drawn
to the sensuous scent,
the crimson allure.
They hide
amid the protectors.
Discouraging all advances,
thwarting predatory approach,
singing in the safety
of the hide.
They hide
a beauty draped in darkness.
Shield a fear
with pointed barb,
rebuff advance,
with sharpened wit -
Defend a secret.
They hide
and in their hiding – lie.
Blow soft petaled
scented kisses – hints
of gifts they must deny
They hide
within the beauty and are torn
Between the scarlet of the Rose
and the rust red tips
of beauty’s thorn.
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