Rose Poems

A Vain Word
by Michael R. Burch

Oleanders at dawn preen extravagant whorls
as I read in leaves’ Sanskrit brief moments remaining
till sunset implodes, till the moon strands grey pearls
under moss-stubbled oaks, full of whispers, complaining
to the minions of autumn, how swiftly life...Read More

KNOWING LESS THAN BEFORE…

That whisper of the night before struck me powerfully, 
It affected me more than I intended to admit
Hades—stupid Hades, a follower, loyal enough—
But nothing to compare with the suicidal, lovely
Red glow of Death’s betrayal— and to ME!...Read More

Peace in the garden,
And she smells of the rose;
Shes's dreaming.
Dark eyed drifter,
She's got eyes like a rose;
Like velvet...
Hale sweet dreamer,
She's got eyes like a rose;
And captivating!
Lying limp and lovely,
In repose-
A kiss awaiting.
Doves above milady,
She's got eyes like a rose;
So dramatic...
Lying...Read More

There are mini-bunnies in between my fleshy toes
They live there in miniature rose bush that glows.
I watch them sometimes, amazed at their grimes.
Hopping between my big toe with green slimes.

Carrying passels of baby bunnies on their warm backs.
They visit each...Read More

Boots that fit one last time 
My hands to give for you to warm
Songs to play the choice we made
Steps so slow to hold the love you gave 

Silence of room crowds of eyes
Doors of pain voices of verse
Hands to...Read More

It’s more usual for a man to propose
on bended knee with a ring and rose
But I asked my boyfriend and when I arose...
He said yes!


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Resurrection

Rise above the swirling waters dark recess.
Rise from deep within the water’s pounding press.
Slowly rise above the centered womb
While tossed by storms
And spun by icy currents;
Break through the surface tension
Inch slowly, with measured rhythm
Through black, to blue to aqua light
And...Read More

'plumb the depths'
______________________

I. (slow melody begins in G minor)

i cannot fathom the sound soul you seem to wear when i’m near,
perpendicular passion without fear-
for the depths are not deep enough to measure our love,
      ...Read More

A Vain Word
by Michael R. Burch
 
Oleanders at dawn preen extravagant whorls
as I read in leaves’ Sanskrit brief moments remaining
till sunset implodes, till the moon strands grey pearls
under moss-stubbled oaks, full of whispers, complaining
to the minions of autumn, how swiftly...Read More

                        Love You, Always!


 In summertime, our love is enduring, like gardenias floating in the breeze.
 In wintertime, our...Read More

Looking to view a word landscape of rose shrubs for pleasure; admiration and desire. Natures' natural beauty with a sweet scent.

Roses Hybrid Teas: Feature of large ornate blooms with colorful petals budding from long green extending stems.

Roses Grandiflora: Very tall...Read More

A heaven's guardian angel dose plays
The silk golden lyre's beauty and repose.
Thine wet tears flow to sounds of heavens ways.


It echoes pastorale music with praise;
Docile strings tenderly, caressed on rows.
A heaven's guardian angel dose plays.


Engaging and entertaining saint braise;
Chosen beacon...Read More

I haven’t the heart just now to flay 
your skin, consume your flesh; you are 
too beautiful to eat. The rose-pink dawn
of your skin conceals your molten
gold sweet flesh. Your depths the pith 
of sacred trees.

Your shape has taken possession...Read More

I mean it's always good to be alive, but right here right now it's absolutely    
amazing, think back thousands of years when Kings and Queens ruled, when 
Alexander conquered, prophets prophesied, when the Messiah walked and ...Read More

Can two flowers fall in love you ask…
when a heart they haven’t got?
But in love…if anything is possible…
I have to ask…why not?

Two flowers on opposite sides of a road…only a short distance away
a red rose and a white and yellow...Read More

A leaf on a big tree was happily hanging 
Favorably for every passer-by just to see
He was appreciatively coloured green
Like a bean, he was very much attractive

A treacherous wind rose up to shake’im fall
Forcibly, on the ground he landed green
He...Read More

Rainbow gravy on mashed potatoes
Invented by angel only knows.
It’s on my plate, and it truly glows.
Formed into trees, and two distinct toes.

Cousin loved it, she ate her’s and Joe’s.
I pass my plate over, and eat my jellos.
Rainbow gravy on mashed...Read More

i have a leaf in my pocket

i have a leaf in my pocket (i look at the 
leaf everyday) it reminds me about the ever changing life (the veins
carry every breath of victory, my darling; and the continuity of growing...Read More

It rose as if by heart's desire;
For a morning aglow, a need was dire.
Like a pin prick to the heart, you feel
A beauty nothing can conceal.

It blazed within a sky so clear;
So brilliant it caused a tear.
And down it poured;
The...Read More

3 nails, and a cross.
Jesus' victory was no loss.
He had sacrificed himself and paid the cost.
For the wretched and the lost.
Thorns pierced the crown of His head. (Matthew 27:29)
Pouring out the Precious Blood that was shed.
Whipped with ropes of glass...Read More

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Morning is blooming
chrysanthemum sighs
Rose petal kisses
on daffodil skies
Apricot petals
in tulip display
Jasmine aromas
to start out the day

Buttercup giggles
beneath maple trees
Gardenia melodies
scenting the breeze
Peach blossom whispers
of marigold hue
Happily saying
good morning to you

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T ~ is for the twist and turns I made to get you girl

E ~ be the excitement of picking your red rose

M ~ makes for a magical mystery carpet ride

P ~ for the powerful urge to kiss you and...Read More

The jaws sing
As the drip, drip, drip,
Of the petroleum chorus
Dances across 
The inverted aluminum
And the hissing starts
And the hissing stays
Its smell a warning
A final omen
Like the last rose
Of summer
Or the fragrance she wore
For that final goodbye
The teeth tear inward
Like the...Read More

It is hard to walk in the sand especially with boots and a heavy rifle. 
Manuel and I would sit on a rock and watch the moon give birth to 
a distant blue Africa.
Franco's Guardia Civil were not all thugs....Read More

They can't live without you, everything they do must be apart of you. In their hearts they scream, ''I can't live without you.'' The shattered glass from the busted window when I don't want to be around you. Your actions...Read More

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