The Rose

How soft are rose petals?
As soft as the gentle breeze that blows through summer curtains.
How pink is a rose?
As pink as the blush of a newborn's cheek
How fragrant is a rose?
As sweet as the breath of a morning in May
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Richards Avatar
August 8, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Soft and sweet is the rose, and is this poem. Very nice!...Carrie
Foulk Avatar
August 8, 2008 at 11:57 AM
a very warm piece of well wrote poetry, enjoyed it.
Reynolds Avatar
August 8, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Very pretty, my dear - very pretty indeed! Love Kristin
Burton Avatar
August 8, 2008 at 10:43 AM
wow! talk about being inspired,I see your really getting to know your goodside LOL nothing wrong with that beautiful poem from a beautiful soul.
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