The Blackberry and the Rose

The wild blackberry villain Fell in love with my sweet rose. I found them in the garden All entangled in love's throes. I took a hoe and hit him hard With all the strength I had. How could my hybrid beauty be Seduced by such a cad? I only meant to whack him down, The sun got in my eyes. My darling little blossom met An early sad demise. Now my rose lies motionless, Betrayed by her wanton way, Deserted by her false lover Who led her far astray. I know that coward's hiding Beneath the sheltering ground, Hiding, plotting, planning, scheming Another to take down. Dear one turn away that fraud, Don't believe his selfish boast. He will take you to his level and Then thrive on your compost. It is true that we are known By the company we keep. Consorting with a villain Brings a price that's mighty steep. For "Old Contest Entry" contest. I entered this in Syed Amaan Ahmad free contest. Any form any theme. I got only an h but I thought it one of my best poems. So I'll try again.