Roses

he is tall and dark
gentle strong hands tender heart
brown eyes deep like sea

plant peace inside me
he gave me twelve red roses
pearly smile shining

appreciationblack loveredrosessenryu

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Carolina Wayland

January 11, 2024 at 1:59 AM

What a lovely poem and Delightful to read .

Karen Jones

January 11, 2024 at 4:49 AM

Thank you!

Andrea Dietrich

November 2, 2023 at 12:46 PM

Tender and sweet, Karen.

Karen Jones

November 2, 2023 at 12:58 PM

Thank you Andrea!

Regina Elliott

November 2, 2023 at 9:38 AM

Hi Karen, roses are a symbol of universal love to me. Your romantic and heartfelt poem here beautifully describes this. Joyous poetic expression. Have a tranquil evening, poetry friend. ~

Karen Jones

November 2, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Regina thanks for reading and kindly commenting. Love light and hugs to you!

Panagiota Romios

November 1, 2023 at 5:57 PM

How touching! Your last line, tied them all up, like a satin bow.)) Pangie

Karen Jones

November 1, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Glad you liked it Pangie!

Linda Alice Fowler

October 30, 2023 at 9:31 AM

So sweet...;) Linda :)

Karen Jones

October 30, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Thanks again!

The Situation

October 26, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Make no mistake He's serious.

Karen Jones

October 26, 2023 at 8:53 PM

Hugs

Valsa George

October 18, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Beautiful gift from a loved one. Keep relishing the memory even after the roses fade and wither away.

Karen Jones

October 18, 2023 at 8:40 PM

I will. It is kinda sad to watch them slowly wilt.

Gershon Wolf

October 18, 2023 at 8:19 PM

I love the parade of images... I love the non-sequitural syntax... I love the concepts... I love the poem. FAVE-time. Thank you, Karen!

Karen Jones

October 18, 2023 at 8:24 PM

I am honored you faved. Thank YOU Gershon.

Sotto Poet

October 18, 2023 at 4:20 PM

A heartfelt poem that sings of the overwhelming joy and love, beautifully captured in your splendid haiku, Karen.

Karen Jones

October 18, 2023 at 5:25 PM

Thanks Sotto Poet.

Bj Legros Kelley

October 18, 2023 at 2:38 PM

How precious and romantic is he, and your sweet poem!

Karen Jones

October 18, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Yes he is. Thank you BJ.

Victor Buhagiar

October 18, 2023 at 3:33 AM

Romance is in the air. Lovely haiku. Blessings.

Karen Jones

October 18, 2023 at 4:15 AM

Thanks Victor. Someone kindly told me this was not a haiku. And so I learned what it is. Lol can't spell it though.

Sam Kauffman

October 17, 2023 at 10:31 AM

What a lovely, elegant haiku string, Karen. So descriptive and charming. Made me feel warm from head to toe! Happy African American Poetry Day to you! A wonderful celebration. Blessings.

Karen Jones

October 17, 2023 at 10:34 AM

You are so sweet to say Sam! Thanks you very much!

I Am Anaya

October 17, 2023 at 9:51 AM

Doting eloquence elegance, soft and gentile. The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice! Have a happy African American poetry day! xoxo I Am Anaya

I Am Anaya

October 18, 2023 at 9:41 PM

Couldn't get it out of my mind, back to fave!

Karen Jones

October 17, 2023 at 9:58 AM

Lol agreed. Thanks again for reading love and light hugs to you I Am Anaya!

Vijay Pandit

October 17, 2023 at 9:05 AM

A poem speaking from a doting heart serenading joy of love. Splendid haiku, Karen.

Karen Jones

October 17, 2023 at 9:21 AM

Thanks Vijay

Hiya Sharma

October 17, 2023 at 7:21 AM

This is such a mesmerizing haiku poem with such eloquent descriptions of the beloved, creating a romantic ambience, like a fairytale.. I especially love the second haiku so much "plant peace inside me he gave me twelve red roses pearly smile shining" This is purely mesmerizing! :)

Karen Jones

October 17, 2023 at 9:21 AM

Really sweet of you to say. Thanks Hiya!