Thorny Red Rose

A thorny red rose

lays in my path

down the road I walk.

Closer and closer I get

its petals pull me in 

until I'm within reach.

Bruised and broke

from the rocky path

I yell from the pain.

I will not touch the rose

I don't wish to feel the thorns

I will resist the petals.

How long will it be

till the red rose wilts,

how long will it be

till I cave in. 

Author's Note

For all you who think this is about love, go head and think that, but its not.

Reviews

[Orahemae December]

very good. you can feel alot of emotion. the 4th stanza is a little off though. it doesnt have the same flow that the other stanzas do. just a little constructive criticism. but very good. i love it.
"How long will it be
till the red rose wilts,
how long will it be
till I cave in."
my favorite!

[Tate Morgan]

This is one of your best pieces I think

[Mistaken]

I love the confliction with in this piece..its beautiful

[DareToDream]

I love how you can turn something as simple as a rose into something so conflicting. its amazing as always : )

[An owl on the moon]

There is a vibrant energy in your writing. This is a visually stunning work, and the anxiety of internal struggle and external vision comes fully to life!

[Tainted Devotion]

I love the last stanza very much. This poem makes you really question love. Is it worth the pain? Should you stay away? Decisions decisions....Any way very lovely poem. Well thought out and written nicely. Great job. :)

[Undying Glory]

intriguing work, and this is really nice, just love this. awesome

[MissWordSmith]

very nice. strong but weak. subtle but understanding.
a very nice write that made me think!

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Reminds me of someone trying not to fall for someone ..
I like the imagery .. very nice poem and i enjoyed it.

Peace
Chloe

[Lilly]

Very nice poem - the last stanza in particular. Nice imagery too.