Sweet Things

Many are the sweet things in life
most though do come with a sting
sugar cane so sweet and lovely
yet it will slice you wide open

The bitter sweetness of young love
that often breaks some hearts
Birth of your first child so sweet
yet their cuts and scraps hurt you

The sweetest attar of roses
a tear shred from its thorns
that wickedly draws blood
as you pluck it from the bush

It seems that for all sweet
for each you must pay a price
a reminder that sweet things sting
in ways you do not expect

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 3/11/2014 5:15:00 AM
Somehow we gain, beauty from pain...This compelling piece is LOADED with wisdom and insight...
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/11/2014 5:39:00 AM
ty Tim hugs
Date: 3/11/2014 12:52:00 AM
Pain and joy, I'm not sure if one can live without the other. But the love in our heart will always feel the pain of a child. Now go have a nice piece of dark chocolate and enjoy life. You have expressed this conundrum so well Shadow. Peace :)
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/11/2014 3:32:00 AM
ty Robert hugs
Date: 3/10/2014 10:58:00 PM
Yes, this is so very true, the sweetest things in life usually comes with a bit of bitter side to it! I also love the metaphor of the rose and its thorns, a very good look at the sweet things in life that has a sour part! I really enjoyed reading this tremendous poem this evening! What a wonderful piece, Great Work!!
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/11/2014 3:34:00 AM
as if to limit us lol Russell ty dear friend hugs
Date: 3/10/2014 6:42:00 PM
This poem was beautifully expressed, and carries a wise message within it. A tender and moving write, Shadow! Very nicely done! :)
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/11/2014 3:38:00 AM
nice to see you Kelly ty hugs
Date: 3/10/2014 4:06:00 PM
Roses have thorns do they not? Nicely penned Linda..
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/11/2014 3:40:00 AM
ty Ken hugs
Date: 3/10/2014 1:53:00 PM
I live it with my 3 oldest always fighting but love each other to death..Thank you for sharing your heartfelt write today Shadow,,,Tim
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/11/2014 3:39:00 AM
ty Tim hugs enjoy your day hugs
Date: 3/10/2014 12:38:00 PM
Sort of the yin and yang of sweetness...the yang being the bitterness of a cut or consequence. Thanks for a super read this AM. A nice poem to start one's day.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/11/2014 3:37:00 AM
ty Mike happy it brought you enjoyment hugs
Date: 3/10/2014 12:30:00 PM
True that, true that Shadow, preach on. J.A.B.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/11/2014 3:36:00 AM
preacher? me? ty for reading J.A.B.hugs
Date: 3/10/2014 10:58:00 AM
sweet thoughts!! ...and true lines... Thanks for sharing ..^__^
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/10/2014 11:07:00 AM
ty so much Aiyah hugs
Date: 3/10/2014 10:25:00 AM
There is much truth in this one. Have a great day Shadow. Hugs Rick
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/10/2014 11:06:00 AM
ty Rick hugs
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