The Black Rose

What shadows hide 
your dreaming petals?
Ebony srtains, pure
blackness never seen.
You Pimpernel rose 
will elusive 
be your name.
Entwined with brothers white
so many hearts 
to flutter.
A dream of Martin
Luther king
love seeps 
in roots together.
An emblem for embrace.
The African star
will not suffice,
to buy your knotted gait.
But to see your wonder
afore I die,
I hope natures 
not too late.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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Agustin Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 5:59 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Croft Avatar
January 21, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Enjoyed reading today!
A   Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 2:24 AM
KEN, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
September 13, 2015 at 8:31 AM
Ken, wonderful poem. Skat
Lander Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 6:34 PM
not bad. one love annie
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