Every Rose Has Its Thorn

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Deschler

There’s nothing virulent in the thorn Except rare prickle. Meant to shield a rose from a sinner. It is the thorn that defends the rose Permits us to view beauty of the rose. We find rose and thorn in each relationship May make you weep or make you mourn. There is no pleasure without pain Like the blue skies precede the rain. The thorns, so sharp upon the stem, That sharpen as it grows. Yet still lovely is the flower Despite the thorns that prick Just as life and love are sweet They too have thorns that stick. But do not fear to live or love, Life's not exempt from pain - So pick a rose, you may get hurt, But you will also gain! +++++++ March 28-3-2014 Form Free Verse Dr. Ram Mehta Third Place win Contest: Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Kelly Deschler

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/2/2014 5:34:00 PM

DR RAM, Congratulations on your winning poem.... xox~ Linda

Theresa Stephens

Date: 4/1/2014 4:07:00 AM

Hi Ram, Congrats on your win. Enjoyable read, loved the way you entwined thorns with protecting the roses and life's thorny ups and downs. Regards Theresa xx

Michael Dom

Date: 3/31/2014 7:36:00 PM

Cheers and congratulations Dr Mehta.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 3/31/2014 5:31:00 PM

I really liked your unique view of the thorn in this poem. I also enjoyed the positive message you send here, as well. A great poem, Dr. Ram! Congratulations on your win!

Dr.Ram Mehta
Date: 4/1/2014 1:31:00 AM

Thanks, kelly

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 3/29/2014 9:08:00 AM

Yes. don't let it scare you :) Dr. Ram, how are you? I like this.