Every Rose Has Its Thorn

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! 

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March 28-3-2014
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Dr. Ram Mehta
Third Place win
Contest: Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Kelly Deschler

analogyintrospectionfree verse

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Poet Destroyer A

April 2, 2014 at 5:34 PM

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

Theresa Stephens

April 1, 2014 at 4:07 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

March 31, 2014 at 7:36 PM

Cheers and congratulations Dr Mehta.

Kelly Deschler

March 31, 2014 at 5:31 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

April 1, 2014 at 1:31 AM

Thanks, kelly