Perfect Blush

Perfect Blush

I´m a man but want to be a rose 
not a tiny one for your lapel, but
a rose atop a thorny bush for all 
to see my magnificence.

And I will let a harvest mouse 
Make a bad amongst my soft petals
safe from cats, sleep in sunlight
wake up and fall asleep again.

Those who try to pick me will bleed
I´m not for a suitor to pick.
But I will when time is right 
With a bit of foliage, lie upon your pillow
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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