Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly Poet Rhyme

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"With others' hearts, careful be,
For hidden pain we cannot see."
~ Artsieladie Quote ♥

Inspired by Khalil Gibran's quote:
"The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; 
the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious of the rose." 
~ Khalil Gibran

Rose of Love

In every heart there lives a rose amidst the prickly thorns,
Regardless of the daunting thicket guarding as it warns.
To the easily discouraged, those who won't the time, spare,
The rose remains obscure, non-existent, hidden there.

But to those who know beauty isn't always in plain sight,
They will take the time to look instead of taking flight.
When within a heart's discovered the beauty of the rose,
The thorns become softened as the rose, it larger grows.

Do not be misled by thorns designed to disguise,
But seek the rose within a heart, where the beauty lies.
Focus on the beauty, encourage and cultivate,
Help one to grow their Rose Of Love instead of thorns of hate.

Written by Artsieladie/Sharon Donnelly
©2015-02-23 13:03:00 (EST)
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Robertina B. May 7, 2018 at 5:07 PM "Wow such a breathtaking rhyme, Artsie".. Beautifully written and penned.. Yes sometimes beauty is hidden.. Such a joy to read, Artsie!! Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly May 9, 2018 at 3:50 AM Thank you, Robertina. I think we tend to write people off too easily before we're willing to give them a chance, most often based on appearance. I think we should try harder to look for the good in people & encourage them to hone their good & maybe, some would then be less inclined to hone their bad. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie