The Rose - Beauty and Pain

Steven West
Subtle rose,
Beautiful rose,
Delicate and lovely rose,
But be careful of the thorny pricks,
They feel just like sharpened sticks.
Pleasurable rose,
Gorgeous rose,
Mysterious and playful rose,
You touched the thorny prick and now,
You're starting to rant like an upset cow.

Published by Steven West

I have a passion for creative writing and political discourse. Happily married for over 24 years, I have 2 children and work with special needs kids in the public schools. I enjoy making people laugh and sm...  View profile

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  • Rebecca Tero11/9/2011

    Fun twist at the end, I really enjoyed it!

  • Lodie Quezada10/26/2011

    Such a beautiful rose.

  • Mike Powers10/23/2011

    Outstanding! Thanks!

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