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Raspberry Roses


I shelter aside raspberry roses
when the thunderous skies speak to me

They come to me and they hold me close
hiding their thorns along the way

These roses are few yet loving
they form a happy family 

I watch them play and dance 
and so many times do the giggles

But the main dragon rose is my favorite
she touches my soul and comforts me

But I am not a raspberry rose
so I will never be truly accepted 

However they treat me as if
I am one of their own

This is true love

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/27/2025 8:20:00 PM

This is so sweet. Love that it got a win. Belated congrats

Sara Jama

Date: 10/2/2024 6:06:00 AM

This is beautiful Robert. True love and acceptance is the hardest and most wonderful thing to find. And you express it wonderfully in this piece. "Dragon Rose," I love that. Brilliant write.

Ink Empress

Date: 10/1/2024 9:57:00 PM

Dear Robert James L, What a beautiful poem! I love your title raspberry roses! So catchy and unique! Made me think deep to decipher the meaning of this poem! Its a rare sight in this world to be accepted when one is different, and when we are accepted it is important to appreciate and your poem shows that you have a very grateful heart for all! I especially love the opening and made me sad as i read “But I am not a raspberry rose so I will never be truly accepted” so evocative and touching! Absolute pleasure reading you! Sending you light today and always

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/1/2024 8:30:00 PM

Wow, this is such a beautiful and emotionally interactive poem! I love the way you've delivered such depth behind the techniques of symbolism and metaphor here ~ those raspberry roses which hide their thorns, ahh, how creative! They feel like a soul-touching shelter for the heart.. A truly exquisite poem, crafted in an ethereal way.. Pleasure reading this ~