The Black Rose

Soft like satin, delicate 
as skin, the petals of the 
black rose enchant with
its very vibe of obscurity.
Tender as tranquil notes
of music, silent as the
unknown, the black rose
beholds hidden beauty
that is rarely seen. 
As strong as true love,
as sharp as blades,
the black rose adorns
thorns that prick soft
virgin skin unexpectedly
releasing the very essence
of life.
As bright as the sun,
as colourful as a rainbow,
the black rose owns foliage
of such intensity that it
strikes one’s sight with
images of blissful moments;
the black rose – obscure
then yet darkly beautiful.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Palmer Avatar
July 19, 2012 at 4:29 PM
great write Leighann
A   Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 10:38 PM
L. Anderson, lovely..always..pd
The Drunken Poet Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 9:58 PM
I love this poem.It puts the eyes on every beauty regardless of color.Wonderful.
Carrillo Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 8:55 PM
All roses are beautiful, but the black rose is special, just like your poem. It is very touching. Thanks for sharing with us. Lucilla
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