Single Red Rose

 

She sits there with grace

Like a single red rose

In a bed of white carnantions.

One lonely tear

Trickles down her cheek

Like a raindrop gliding

Down a soft petal.

Does she not see the beauty

Her existence brings

To a world lost in the grey?

Being alone is not the result

Of blending in to this garden

But being a bloom amid permanent buds.

Not yet has she found that suitor

Worthy to smell the classy fragrence

That tickles the nose of humanity.

While all those carnations

Are good for a moment scented pleasure

That single rose is worthy

Of a lifetime of admiration.

 

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

Dale, we certainly do see your soft and romantic side in this eloquent write of a lady of grace among a world that perhaps does not accept nor understand her. You have many lovely lines, but I especially like the line about the tear sliding down her cheek like a raindrop falling on the petals!
Very beautiful, and quite endearing!
This goes in my fav's file, as it is always a joy to read of the red rose of love!

[Jola]

hm...:) I love red roses are beautiful and mysterious as your line and also dangerous because they have thorns which wound line expressive ... ..I like me.
Greetings Jola

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

The comparison of the two types of flowers is very interesting. I worked for a long time as a florist and you are so right carnations do have an immediate scent although they do fade not like the beautiful rose over time as the rose most often dries in a way that you can keep it forever - in fact I often use them in my paintings. This is so touching. I can truly empathize with the characterization you so eloquently use here. It is so interesting to see how your work progresses over time. Very eloquent work.
Love and Light,
Siddartha

[closed account]

very elegant and written gracefully!! this was very soft
and sweet!! great job..

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

Is that about me? lol. I am a single red rose. Roses are beautiful! def. I lvoe the analogy. I could see the woman sitting there alone. I felt like the woman in your character because for some reason I cannot find the right one to pick me. I am a bloom, the beautiful rose, but no one seems to cherish me.

Your poem and my poem, "orchid" should marry each other. lol.

Kena

[Avoiry]

This is really sweet and i think it would do some people good to read this. Not realizing worth can dull a person into thinking they are nothing in a world that is cluttered with so much. A very nice read . I am not really a romantic but i liked this and the flow was good .

[Elvina CZq]

A single red rose is always special, romantic, and loveable. Through this poem, I see a woman. It could be a woman from within the poet, or the woman the poet has built.

[*** Hey Jude***]

I love the symbolism of roses and thought it worked beautifully in the heartfelt sentiments you describe. It is relatable in a way that that many can share understanding of the emotions you articulate. Loving the way you share at the end with such adoration! Ah...the rose! ~ Jude :-)

[Ellen Hammond]

Wow! This flows so smoothly from a tender, romantic, heart. How fortunate is the lady who captures your heart. Your metaphors and imaery say so much about how you think a woman should me cherished. Yet even being held in such esteem can not come close to the special feeling of just being held. A very lovely write indeed. I like this side you are showing us.

[ABitBrokenPoetry]

this is a gorgeous piece. you've written exactly what every1 wants to hear, that they are unique, special, will be remembered. i love the imagery in this & those last 4 lines are breathtaking. a truly gorgeous piece!

[An Ordinary Woman]

Roses are special to me toooo, it's even my youngest daughter's middle name! My mothers also. I enjoyed the poem it's tender and sweet and I'm sure for someone special. Very nice ....