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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

Date: 6/27/2019 9:53:00 PM

Sandra...I love the symbolism with your lovely. Congrats on your win.

Sandra Adams
Date: 6/28/2019 6:31:00 AM

Thank you so much Jeanne for your visit and kind comment :) hugs

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/26/2019 10:38:00 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
Date: 6/27/2019 6:11:00 AM

thank you for your wonderful comment Susan hugs :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/24/2019 11:27:00 PM

Beautiful. Congrats on your top win, Sandra.

Sandra Adams
Date: 6/25/2019 6:29:00 AM

Thank you Line :) hugs

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/24/2019 10:21:00 PM

You have weaved reality into this gorgeous poem Sandra. Congratulations on your wonderful first place win! : ) xxoo

Sandra Adams
Date: 6/25/2019 6:28:00 AM

Thank you Connie....good to see you :) hugs

John Gondolf

Date: 6/24/2019 5:06:00 PM

Another oldie but goldie you dusted off, congrats on your win, Sandy, I enjoyed reading your sensuous metaphors. John

Sandra Adams
Date: 6/24/2019 6:19:00 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

Date: 10/23/2013 9:13:00 PM

Sandra, , congratulations in The rose (Allegory) contest................. SKAT

Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/23/2013 5:37:00 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

Date: 10/22/2013 11:18:00 PM

Sandra, love it...PD

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/19/2013 5:35:00 AM

Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!!Sara

John Posey

Date: 10/15/2013 4:48:00 PM

Nicely written and acceptably seductive... Congrats on your well deserved win.... Jake

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/17/2013 10:36:00 AM

thank you John :) hugs

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/15/2013 7:57:00 AM

Congrats on the win in the contest, Sandra

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/17/2013 10:36:00 AM

thank you for your kind words :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 10/15/2013 7:32:00 AM

Wow, from passionate to poignant! Wonderful, Sandra, congrats on your winning placement! Have a great day...Love and blessings, Rhonda

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/17/2013 10:35:00 AM

thank you Rhonda...hugs :)

Jake Ponce

Date: 10/13/2013 8:54:00 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
Date: 10/17/2013 10:35:00 AM

thank you Jake :)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 10/13/2013 7:58:00 AM

Excellent. Very romantic write. Sensual poem. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/13/2013 9:19:00 AM

Thank you so much Ravi :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/12/2013 12:37:00 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
Date: 10/13/2013 9:20:00 AM

Thank you Richard :)

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 10/12/2013 5:48:00 AM

a range of emotions here Sandra I like how you go from passion to death Shadow x smile

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/13/2013 9:20:00 AM

thank you Shadow...sometimes even the most beautiful things in life fade to black....hugs :)

Jack Horne

Date: 10/11/2013 3:01:00 PM

just love this - thanks for all your kind comments, my friend, sorry it took so long to respond

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/11/2013 6:13:00 PM

thank you my friend....no need to apologize! hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/11/2013 2:52:00 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
Date: 10/11/2013 6:12:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise, your comments are always so sweet....hugs :)

Jack Jordan

Date: 10/11/2013 12:54:00 PM

Very rich and erotic metaphors. The last stanza is so sad yet true. beautiful poem you've written. Jack

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/11/2013 6:11:00 PM

Thank you so much Jack :)

Ken Carroll

Date: 10/10/2013 9:22:00 PM

Hi Sandra, A most sensual write..I liked this one. Ken

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/11/2013 6:11:00 PM

thank you Ken for your visit and kind words :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/10/2013 3:05:00 PM

I love the point you make here Sandra, this wonderful poetry, with a message...

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/10/2013 6:48:00 PM

Thank you very much Harry....hugs :)

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/10/2013 12:24:00 PM

the most beautiful rose of passion in love from the heart outwards excellent piece

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/10/2013 6:48:00 PM

Thank you Liam...have a great evening...hugs :)

Mike Bayles

Date: 10/10/2013 12:16:00 PM

This is a wonderful poem.

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/10/2013 6:47:00 PM

Thank you Mike...nice to meet you :)

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/10/2013 10:10:00 AM

filled with beauty, and sensual descriptions....wow, this is wonderful !!

Sandra Adams
Date: 10/10/2013 6:47:00 PM

thank you so much Carrie....hugs :)

Len Gasun

Date: 10/10/2013 2:11:00 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
Date: 10/10/2013 6:46:00 PM

Thank you so much Leonora ...love and hugs :)