A rose
with its petals
so soft to the touch
like velvet across fingers

But, don't get too close
for their thorns will cause harm
but only for the right reasons

Beautiful and delicate
yet powerful and vibrant
going against the grain
having thorns where there shouldn't be

But, what would be a rose
without its thorns?
For something so heavenly
needs protection

Be like a rose
gentle and elegant
fragile to the touch

But, never underestimate
the power of something
so lovely

For its thorns will protect you
Even from the enemies
you can't see

every now and then
you come across
a sunset

so incredibly breathtaking
that you
wish you could stare forever

beautifully blended
blue and pink
mix together

and you're left with
a magical sky
that seems to never end

but soon,
this masterpiece
will slowly fade

the magic has ended
and the moon
emerges from the waterline

all you are left with
is the feeling of
comfort

because for a moment
you are one
with the sky

the world
comes to a halt
and for a second

you are mesmerized
by the hues
of blue mixed with pink

you forget about the world
and it's only
you and the sun



Alexa Ocampo