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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Ryerson Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 5:15 AM
Somehow we gain, beauty from pain...This compelling piece is LOADED with wisdom and insight...
Hamilton Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 5:39 AM
ty Tim hugs
Johnson Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 12:52 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 :)
Hamilton Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 3:32 AM
ty Robert hugs
Sivey Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 10:58 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!!
Hamilton Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 3:34 AM
as if to limit us lol Russell ty dear friend hugs
Deschler Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 6:42 PM
This poem was beautifully expressed, and carries a wise message within it. A tender and moving write, Shadow! Very nicely done! :)
Hamilton Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 3:38 AM
nice to see you Kelly ty hugs
Carroll Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 4:06 PM
Roses have thorns do they not? Nicely penned Linda..
Hamilton Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 3:40 AM
ty Ken hugs
Smith Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 1:53 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
Hamilton Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 3:39 AM
ty Tim hugs enjoy your day hugs
Wegman Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 12:38 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.
Hamilton Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 3:37 AM
ty Mike happy it brought you enjoyment hugs
Bordner Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 12:30 PM
True that, true that Shadow, preach on. J.A.B.
Hamilton Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 3:36 AM
preacher? me? ty for reading J.A.B.hugs
Torres Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 10:58 AM
sweet thoughts!! ...and true lines... Thanks for sharing ..^__^
Hamilton Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 11:07 AM
ty so much Aiyah hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 10:25 AM
There is much truth in this one. Have a great day Shadow. Hugs Rick
Hamilton Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 11:06 AM
ty Rick hugs
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