The Rose

A proud rose
transfixed by the sunlight
into awesome beauty
opens her petals wide
to fullest potential
and feels the first loosening
of a petal.
She wonders at her fate,
and further wonders why
she never thought of it
until now.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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