The rose wept
bitter tears
when the thorn
pricked hard
the eager fingers
that plucked her
from the bush,
She imagined it was
her lover's.
Most upset
she kissed
oozing
drops
of blood
dry,
and wept,
not realizing
the thorn's anger
was directed
to the irresponsible
aggressor, who has
only selfish motives.
The thorn meant to protect her,
while trying in vein to hold back his
tears that, for others looked like
dew
drops
gleaming
in pain.
Once snatched from the lap of the bush
she hardly would last a day or two,
then would be left to rot
turn to dust
and vanish
in a rowdy wind.
Feb 20, 2016
Feb 20, 2016 at 10:24 AM UTC
The rose wept
bitter tears
when the thorn
pricked hard
the eager fingers
that plucked her
from the bush,
She imagined it was
her lover's.
Most upset
she kissed
oozing
drops
of blood
dry,
and wept,
not realizing
the thorn's anger
was directed
to the irresponsible
aggressor, who has
only selfish motives.
The thorn meant to protect her,
while trying in vein to hold back his
tears that, for others looked like
dew
drops
gleaming
in pain.
Once snatched from the lap of the bush
she hardly would last a day or two,
then would be left to rot
turn to dust
and vanish
in a rowdy wind.
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