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I Grew a Rose

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I grew a rose The reddest rose Of any rose that grows The sweetest scent Magnificent Resplendence for the nose Irrefutable How beautiful None would dare oppose So delicate And elegant I wonder if it knows But it adorns The sharpest thorns For those who would impose A little prick Will do the trick To leave it in repose For in as much One chance a touch You'll see the blood that flows So I propose Your hands stay closed And just admire my rose by Daniel Turner

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Probir Gupta

Date: 11/5/2016 5:40:00 AM

Ha ha ... different from what you normally write ... though it is in rhyme, it reads like a free verse ... from its flow and what it conveys, I say so ... very interesting and nice ...

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/11/2016 5:53:00 PM

Thank you, Probir. I'm glad you enjoyed it:)

Paloma P

Date: 11/4/2016 8:06:00 AM

Sassy sassafras roots, I love the moxie of this. Who knew you were such a cheeky guy. :)

Paloma P
Date: 11/4/2016 8:35:00 AM

Smiling right back at you. :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/4/2016 8:09:00 AM

Simply an old country gentleman:) Thank you for making an old man smile, Paloma:)

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/3/2016 5:33:00 PM

I like this one Daniel. Well written. I love roses, many different colored ones. This reminds me so.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/4/2016 7:07:00 AM

Thank you Heidi. So glad you liked it. They are lovely:)

Carole Duet

Date: 11/2/2016 9:33:00 PM

Just amazing how you put words together, Daniel. I bet it only took you 10 or 15 minutes to write this one. Really great...and I love roses. My mother and daddy had a garden full...and I miss them all...my parents and the roses.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/2/2016 9:41:00 PM

Thank you, Carole. You're so sweet. Glad you liked it:) I too love roses and it took me a little longer than 15 minutes. I really wasn't watching the clock. Lol So nice when you drop by to share your smile:)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/2/2016 10:19:00 AM

Hmm... I can admire the beauty in your red red rose:) loved this rhyme:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/2/2016 10:42:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. Seems everyone was getting tired of sad sonnets. Lol Thought I'd have a little fun.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/1/2016 1:36:00 PM

A brilliant analogy, comparing the rose to a delicate life. Those thorns are the only way a "rose" can exist in our world, Daniel. Many people find ways to shield themselves from pain and this poem conveys its message so well. I especially like the short lines and the excellent rhymes. A fave!

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/1/2016 2:11:00 PM

Thank you, Mrs Carolyn. So nice of you to drop by and read. I appreciate your kind comments and your support. It's always nice to share a warm smile:)

Eve Roper

Date: 11/1/2016 10:18:00 AM

Beautiful verse now you see how it gets its color red from all the pricks it gives..... Hugs Eve

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/1/2016 11:30:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Eve. They are beautiful! I love roses and I love your friendly visits.

Tim Smith

Date: 11/1/2016 8:52:00 AM

This is so beautiful DT. Funny it reminds me of yesterday. All the beautiful and delicious chocolate, the great costumes, and greetings with the neighbors but today I have been pricked by the thorn. A chocolate headache and a broken down body from all the walking....lol

Tim Smith
Date: 11/1/2016 9:06:00 AM

70s and sunny : )

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/1/2016 9:04:00 AM

Thanks Tim. I was reading Frost's "Rose Pogonias" and thought I'd give it a try. Obviously I'm no Robert Frost. Lol Better lay off the chocolate and get some rest. It is a gorgeous day here. Hope you are enjoying the same:)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/1/2016 6:11:00 AM

See but don't touch...indeed the rose is the most beautiful yet painful to behold...Awesome.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/1/2016 8:49:00 AM

Thank you Charmaine. So glad to see you this morning. Simply having a little fun with roses. I'm glad you liked it.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/1/2016 5:08:00 AM

yes, the flow is perfect, the theme alluring, daniel... enjoyed this one!..huggs

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/1/2016 8:46:00 AM

Thank you, nette. I was just having a little fun. Seems everyone was getting tired of sad sonnets:)

Judy Ball

Date: 10/31/2016 9:00:00 PM

Absolutely perfect rhyme and rhythm. Roses are my favorite flower and I have many rose bushes in my garden where I sit in summer and just enjoy. Loved this. A seven from me. God Bless, JB

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/1/2016 8:45:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Judy. I too love roses. I think my favorites are the orange or melon colored but i love them all. I appreciate your kind comments and high marks.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/31/2016 6:58:00 PM

wow, I love this one, Daniel. Rose poems always get me!! The ending is really great. Happy Halloween to you too.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/31/2016 8:32:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Glad you liked it. Always my pleasure to entertain a lady:)

DM Babbit

Date: 10/31/2016 4:36:00 PM

A rose by any other name, such a nice picture.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/31/2016 5:05:00 PM

Thank you, DM. I hope your talking about the word picture. Lol Doesn't really matter though, just knowing you stopped by to read and comment makes me smile. I appreciate your kindness.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/31/2016 3:07:00 PM

This phone is so sweet Daniel. My husband brought home beautiful peach roses for me last night. He knows I love that color and they are perfect for Halloween. I enjoyed your poem. It was a fun read. ; )

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/31/2016 4:00:00 PM

Thank you, Mrs Connie. I've been getting a lot of grief for writing sad poems, so i thought I'd have a little fun today:) I'm glad you liked it.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/31/2016 2:57:00 PM

i really enjoyed the rhyme in this poem and the way you used it. nice one, daniel...

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/31/2016 3:59:00 PM

Thank you, Mrs Ilene. Just having a little fun. So glad you liked it:)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/31/2016 1:15:00 PM

- Thanks for letting me admire your beautiful rose, Daniel - It's beautifully - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/31/2016 3:56:00 PM

Thank you Anne- Lise. I love roses! I also love your friendly visits.

Chris Green

Date: 10/31/2016 12:36:00 PM

Hands off, just take in her beauty from a distance or you will be sorry. Nicely expressed Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/31/2016 12:44:00 PM

Thank you, Chris. Just having a little fun this morning. It's always my pleasure when you drop by:)