The Rosebush

Despite the clouds Despite the tempest I will stay My sands are Crowded with shadows Dark and irritating In your bouquet I have seen Splash of love Despite the cactuses Despite the nettles I will stay I have been To many temples Same lonely shadows I have been To churches too Same tall eucalyptus I have been To many windows Didn't find rose Despite the refusal Your sharp statements A flame was unmistakeable A flame for My hungry palm Waves of warmth Green and soft Leaves like lotus Peace in nucleus A blue nest A little rest A cool fireplace My shocked canvas Tired and torn Will now rest Let me lean Against your thorn Until the day The flowers glow ___________________________ July 22, 2017