The Thorny Rose

It seemed like only yesterday
When our love first bloomed
In the breeze our hearts did sway
By passion we were consumed

But over time our love did wilt
And tears fell through the night
In my heart the thorns of guilt
Bled crimson in morning's light

But like the thorns upon a rose
That sometimes cause us pain
We must be sure that when love grows
To avoid the thorny remains

Though love is blind we often find
That we overlook each others faults
But the rose's thorns does not define
The beauty it exalts
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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April 2, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Hi JOSEPH, Congratulations on your winning poem.... xox~ Linda
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April 1, 2014 at 1:25 AM
Beautiful imagery and nice take, congrats on the fine win, joseph
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March 31, 2014 at 5:14 PM
This poem was beautifully expressed. I loved the smooth flow of the words, and the rhyming was great, as well. A wonderful poem, Joseph! Congratulations on your win!
May Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 10:25 PM
Thank you for my placement Kelly...I enjoyed the challenge
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March 27, 2014 at 7:33 AM
Ahh!!! Love turns a blind eye to every fault for sure but then something happens that causes pain..Enjoyed reading your very well composed work.Great job..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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