The Shy Rose

Such a beautiful, blooming rose,
There is no reason to be shy,
So, why let your petals close,
When the sun is low in the sky.

Daisies and daffodils arrive in spring,
But, roses are rare, delicate flowers,
Brilliant sunsets are also amazing things,
So, why shy away in the midnight hours.

A rainbow of colors shine in daylight,
Pretty pink, sunny yellow, and rosy red,
But, don't be afraid of the night,
Don't go to sleep in your flower bed.

Look up, and behold the radiant moon,
Gaze at every shimmering, falling star,
The sun will be rising again, soon,
So, wait and see these beauties that are.

You do not experience any of this,
When you only awaken in early morn,
What celestial wonders you do miss,
But, every rose must have it's thorn.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Alex Avatar
April 20, 2022 at 7:26 PM
A minute observation of garden, flowers, especially roses. Rainbow, moon - Beautiful painting. Congratulations!
Legros Kelley Avatar
April 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM
This is so lovely and gentle, thank you so much for entering your sweet poem! Congratulations on your first-place win in the Garden Inspirations Poetry Contest :) <3 ~BJ
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 8:52 AM
Soft, beautiful and so unique, Kelly! Congrats to you!! Hugs, Rhonda
Deschler Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 8:15 PM
Thank you so much, Rhonda. I always appreciate your nice comments. Hugs :)
Kayode Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 11:58 PM
My kind of poetry,original and clear message; that is you Kelly,that is why you are thick; congrats on the win.
Deschler Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 6:17 PM
I always appreciate your kind words, Kayode. Thank you so much!
Guzzi Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 7:45 PM
What an original verse! Very nice! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Deschler Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 6:05 PM
Thank you, Debbie. I really appreciate your kind comments!
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 5:13 PM
OMG I love that last verse. It just gives me that WOW factor. Congratulations on your win Kelly.
Deschler Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 5:49 PM
I'm so happy that you like it, Brenda! That last verse is my favorite part of the poem... Thank you for the great comments!
Yvonne Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 4:33 PM
I love this Kelly, so beautifully written. Congratulations on your win.
Deschler Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 5:40 PM
I'm happy that you liked this poem, Maurice. Thank you so much!
Gibson Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 12:00 PM
Beautiful, Kelly, enjoyed your winning poem.
Deschler Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 2:50 PM
Thank you very much, Faye. I'm happy you've enjoyed it!
Allison Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 11:27 AM
incredible imagery with such vivid description Kelly many congrats:-) hugs jan xx
Deschler Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 2:09 PM
Thank you so much for the kind congrats, Jan. This is actually an old poem of mine, and it was one of the first I had written and posted on The Soup... Hugs :)
Bordner Avatar
January 13, 2014 at 8:35 PM
The is truly sensitive, even defensive, powerful yet vulnerable. Roses just need a soul like yours to encourage it's inherent bravery Kelly. J.A.B.
Deschler Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 4:54 PM
Roses are so fragile and so beautiful, yet they have sharp thorns that can cause pain. I think that all humans have these two different sides to us, as well...Thank you so much for the kind words, Justin. I do appreciate it!
Dunn Avatar
December 20, 2013 at 2:50 PM
I love flowers and roses are really rare tis true nicely done here, cheri and thank you for your comments on eco-clause it was a challenge given by a judge and i love the old santa but i gave it my best shot. it would be a better world though if it came to pass right. cheri
Deschler Avatar
December 23, 2013 at 9:43 PM
Thank you once again, Cheri. I love the old Santa, too, and I also had a difficult time trying to write a new version of a classic story.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Original... and so imaginative. Your abab rhyming and flow bring the poem alive, as does your splendid imagery. Well done! Best wishes, Keith
Davis Avatar
November 14, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Kelly Such a pretty and sweet poem for a beautiful flower. The description and imagery allows the reader to see the flower in all its glory. Thanks for the very sweet comment and good luck on my Vampire poem.
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October 23, 2013 at 9:09 PM
Kelly, congratulations in The rose (Allegory) contest................. SKAT
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October 22, 2013 at 11:02 PM
love and enjoy your poems Kelly.... CONGRATULATIONS... always & forever~ LINDA
Kendrick Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 5:45 AM
Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!!Sara
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
October 15, 2013 at 9:27 AM
Lovely, Kelly! Congrats on your winning placement! Have a great day...Love and blessings, Rhonda
Mehta Avatar
October 15, 2013 at 7:48 AM
Congrats on the win in the contest, Kelly
Posey Avatar
October 15, 2013 at 4:31 AM
I can always see Kelly at or near the top of the judges rankings. Remember, I told you I would one day say, "I knew her when..." Well, here we are and I can say congratulations to a very sweet and talented friend... Love ya... always... Jake
Chircop Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 3:03 PM
Very beautiful poem dear lady
Mcdaid Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 4:54 AM
OH SO SOFT AND FULL OF COLOUR IF YOU WANT A LAUGH OCTUPUS IS RIGHT UP THE SHY ROSE STREET
Carroll Avatar
September 4, 2013 at 9:34 PM
Hi Kelly, A most lovely wrote depicting floral beauty in a poetic way...Thanks for visiting my work and sharing this write with me.. Ken
Andresen Avatar
September 3, 2013 at 2:40 PM
Kelly, yes you are right ..... I love this poem! - Roses without thorns are not real! - Beautiful poem my "new" friend! - Thank you. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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September 3, 2013 at 1:57 PM
Kelly, every rose has beauty in it's own way. I wish I could live thr nights , gaze all the wonders without missing the beauty. .. thanks for the wonderful read...linda
Zerbst Avatar
September 2, 2013 at 9:19 PM
What a wonderful read. You have awesome talent! The pictures this poem awakens are soft, and perfumey, and positively beautiful. I simply must add this to my favourites list. ~And on a different note, I finally read and replied to your soupmail.
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