Sandra Adams Poet Free verse

The Red Rose

amongst the trellis
woven in green
thorny vines
a splash of crimson
peeks through
 
is this delicate rose
a symbol of love?
 
incipient desire
begins to flourish
within the depths of lust
 
allured by touch
velvet skin blushes red
through gentle stokes
 
passion drops 
beads of moisture
beneath soft folds
 
a quenched thirst
climaxes
through ecstasy 
then blossoms full
 
yet love's thorns
can pierce the heart
bleed it dry
until it withers
and dies
or becomes
hard pressed
in mind's book
as it fades to black...
 
 
June 25, 2019
A Summer Flower- Poetry Contest
sponsored by Dear Heart

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Jeanne Mcgee June 27, 2019 at 9:53 PM Sandra...I love the symbolism with your lovely. Congrats on your win. Sandra Adams June 28, 2019 at 6:31 AM Thank you so much Jeanne for your visit and kind comment :) hugs

Susan Ashley June 26, 2019 at 10:38 PM The metaphoric and artistic beauty of your poem deepens with each read, Sandra. There is much to savor here in the passionate expression of this sensuous piece. Your last stanza gives this gem a beautifully poignant finale. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Sandra Adams June 27, 2019 at 6:11 AM thank you for your wonderful comment Susan hugs :)

Line Gauthier June 24, 2019 at 11:27 PM Beautiful. Congrats on your top win, Sandra. Sandra Adams June 25, 2019 at 6:29 AM Thank you Line :) hugs

Connie Marcum Wong June 24, 2019 at 10:21 PM You have weaved reality into this gorgeous poem Sandra. Congratulations on your wonderful first place win! : ) xxoo Sandra Adams June 25, 2019 at 6:28 AM Thank you Connie....good to see you :) hugs

John Gondolf June 24, 2019 at 5:06 PM Another oldie but goldie you dusted off, congrats on your win, Sandy, I enjoyed reading your sensuous metaphors. John Sandra Adams June 24, 2019 at 6:19 PM Thank you John... when I was looking for the 4 lines from a poem I started to read some of my old work...

Skat A October 23, 2013 at 9:13 PM Sandra, , congratulations in The rose (Allegory) contest................. SKAT

Kelly Deschler October 23, 2013 at 5:37 PM A very beautiful and sensual poem. Wonderful work, Sandra! Congratulations on your win!...Thank you very much for the great comments. I really appreciate it!

Poet Destroyer A October 22, 2013 at 11:18 PM Sandra, love it...PD

Sara Kendrick October 19, 2013 at 5:35 AM Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!!Sara

John Posey October 15, 2013 at 4:48 PM Nicely written and acceptably seductive... Congrats on your well deserved win.... Jake Sandra Adams October 17, 2013 at 10:36 AM thank you John :) hugs

Dr.Ram Mehta October 15, 2013 at 7:57 AM Congrats on the win in the contest, Sandra Sandra Adams October 17, 2013 at 10:36 AM thank you for your kind words :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders October 15, 2013 at 7:32 AM Wow, from passionate to poignant! Wonderful, Sandra, congrats on your winning placement! Have a great day...Love and blessings, Rhonda Sandra Adams October 17, 2013 at 10:35 AM thank you Rhonda...hugs :)

Jake Ponce October 13, 2013 at 8:54 PM Here, I felt like I was reading this off a very old scroll. Whoever your poetic influence(s) is/are and the whatever circumstance(s) was/were that brought this piece to completion clearly shows the depth this piece was reeled in from. :) Sandra Adams October 17, 2013 at 10:35 AM thank you Jake :)

Ravi Sathasivam October 13, 2013 at 7:58 AM Excellent. Very romantic write. Sensual poem. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs Sandra Adams October 13, 2013 at 9:19 AM Thank you so much Ravi :)

Richard Lamoureux October 12, 2013 at 12:37 PM Men will not be disuaded by mere thorns. In the end a womans beauty captivates him. As always you capture my imagination. Sandra Adams October 13, 2013 at 9:20 AM Thank you Richard :)

Shadow Hamilton October 12, 2013 at 5:48 AM a range of emotions here Sandra I like how you go from passion to death Shadow x smile Sandra Adams October 13, 2013 at 9:20 AM thank you Shadow...sometimes even the most beautiful things in life fade to black....hugs :)

Jack Horne October 11, 2013 at 3:01 PM just love this - thanks for all your kind comments, my friend, sorry it took so long to respond Sandra Adams October 11, 2013 at 6:13 PM thank you my friend....no need to apologize! hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen October 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM - Sandra, o.m.g. so beautiful, romantic and a winning poem - Good luck dear friend! - Have a great weekend! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Adams October 11, 2013 at 6:12 PM Thank you Anne-Lise, your comments are always so sweet....hugs :)

Jack Jordan October 11, 2013 at 12:54 PM Very rich and erotic metaphors. The last stanza is so sad yet true. beautiful poem you've written. Jack Sandra Adams October 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM Thank you so much Jack :)

Ken Carroll October 10, 2013 at 9:22 PM Hi Sandra, A most sensual write..I liked this one. Ken Sandra Adams October 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM thank you Ken for your visit and kind words :)

Harry Horsman October 10, 2013 at 3:05 PM I love the point you make here Sandra, this wonderful poetry, with a message... Sandra Adams October 10, 2013 at 6:48 PM Thank you very much Harry....hugs :)

Liam Mcdaid October 10, 2013 at 12:24 PM the most beautiful rose of passion in love from the heart outwards excellent piece Sandra Adams October 10, 2013 at 6:48 PM Thank you Liam...have a great evening...hugs :)

Mike Bayles October 10, 2013 at 12:16 PM This is a wonderful poem. Sandra Adams October 10, 2013 at 6:47 PM Thank you Mike...nice to meet you :)

Carrie Richards October 10, 2013 at 10:10 AM filled with beauty, and sensual descriptions....wow, this is wonderful !! Sandra Adams October 10, 2013 at 6:47 PM thank you so much Carrie....hugs :)

Len Gasun October 10, 2013 at 2:11 AM Superb poem this is my dear friend Sandra. You do write very well. Thank your so much for sharing this precious gem and masterpiece of yours. Kudos to you my dear Libramate! By the way, I came here also to greet you this 10th of Oct. here in my place & tom. in your place a happy happy happy Birthday to you!!!! Wish you all the best in life my very dear friend esp. in health, love, happiness, writing endeavors etc. Hope you've a great special day! love much & big sweet hugs, Leonora Sandra Adams October 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM Thank you so much Leonora ...love and hugs :)

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