Flowers Can Bite

Gentle beings are roses Though they can be defensive Don’t let soft petals fool you They’ve treacherous teeth.

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Date: 2/1/2019 3:20:00 PM

True, a pretty face can hide sharp teeth!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/1/2019 8:35:00 PM

I love roses and my fingers always seem to get in the way of those teeth when I prune, even through leather. Thanks so much.

Date: 2/1/2019 7:24:00 AM

My now deceased father-in-law used to say there are thorns among the roses but aren't those roses sweet. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/1/2019 8:34:00 PM

They are indeed sweet and who can blame a rose for defending itself? Glad you dropped by and thanks.

Date: 1/31/2019 9:39:00 PM

If you were closer I would show you how hard I bit myself to prove you were right when I got to the juicy biting part!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/31/2019 10:56:00 PM

Ouch! I felt that! Okay if your teeth are that treacherous then, don't bite yourself again. I can not be responsible for such incidents.