Dumpster Rose

Toxic concrete

Desperation's jungle

Wrapped around throats

　

Full of cracks

And broken things

Hopeless and s**t

　however

So every so often

Up comes a rose

Perfectly grown

　perfect

Among chaos

Despite cracks

The broken things

Those desperate minds

And toxic hard things

   survival　

Suffering

   to survive

And up came this rose

Perfect among chaos

Beautiful in any venue

　in any language

Perfect and exposed

Admired but left alone

   respected beauty　

Because old friend....

Every so often

When it's hope

That every so often

Grows where it shouldn't

It breeds more

  inside

It shows beauty

And a message

   that says

Every so often

Anything is possible

That everything can be beautiful

Even all that is ugly

Can become all that was ugly

So we can be beautiful

     objectively

     together

Knowing no shame

Fearless and finding...

Happening

Hopefully

     upon the lost of us

To find the best in us

Author's Note

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

Sometimes against all odd a beautiful ray of light shines bright amongst all the trials and trauma surrounding the individual and despite all the odds it flourishes grows and becomes something truly amazing in this life giving hope to those who may have lost it along the way

[LKBillips]

I really like this one. Beautiful chaos. Lovely sentiment. Thanks for sharing.

[Davidgeo]

I'm glad you enjoyed. Thanks for stopping by.

[MOON]

Hope is beauty , and beauty sometimes comes from those with great hearts. Lovely write. Thanks for stopping by , my review long overdue.

[Anand Sehgal]

"Those desperate minds

And toxic hard things

survival　

Suffering

to survive

And up came this rose

Perfect among chaos"

Loved the piece to the core :)
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[Ayvid N]

There is a symbiotic need, both ways... for the broken and desperate and for the fortuitous rose.

Providence or a perfect coincidence, whatever the origin of the rose, yet once it came into being, each needs the other for sustenance, to grow and be complete. That's the beauty of it.

You really touched a chord here.

[Davidgeo]

Have you ever heard of a show called "The Wire"? The first season of that inspired this.

[Ayvid N]

I haven't heard of it but I just read about it now. How do I relate to the rose in that unromantic, urban setting? What is that rose? I think I'm slow today....

[sonnie ibadah]

This is is such a lovely piece!

[Davidgeo]

Thanks sonnie. Out of all the bullshit poems I've written it's one of my favorites

[sonnie ibadah]

It's good. You have a unique writing style

[Chris Shaw]

This poem speaks to me of resilience and survival. Against all the odds, against all the suffering and chaos, there springs a ray of hope. I think you have captured well in your words that glint of light in a world of darkness. I wrote a poem about London Pride which was a tiny flower which sprung up on the bombed sites of London. That tiny ray of hope against a background of destruction. I like that theme very much. Your words could equally be applied to those rare breed of people who manage to bring sunshine when there is none. In nature you can often see that ray of hope against all the odds. Well done David, a lovely piece of writing.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

I'm going to have to read this poem about London pride of yours. That theme one of favorites as well.

[Chris Shaw]

It's called Resilience. I've posted it once before. Maybe I'll give it another airing.

[Chris Shaw]

I've come back to read this again. I think David, this is a favourite of mine. Great theme.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

Thank you chris. It's my favorite too I thinks. I've never managed to top this one and there's a reasonable chance I never will.

[Chris Shaw]

It's a good one, and one that I'll remember for sure.

[Rosie Brooklin]

This is such a beautiful poem to represent the rare people out there... the beautiful oddballs who bring light and hope into an otherwise dark world. At least, that's my interpretation of it. I've always loved the symbolism behind a rose; you've inspired me to write about it. Thank you for the lovely work! I especially loved the repetition and the rhythm. Very well done.

[Davidgeo]

Thanks Rosie. Your interpretation sure is the one I had intended.

[Sir Drift & Mr. Pulse]

What is this? Could this really be a romance? Is this a tragedy? I wonder of all what it could be... Let's say, poetry? It fits perfectly. Yes it does.

[Davidgeo]

It's a tribute to all those resilient and determined enough to transcend the worst of us... I suppose it is kind of a romance; I am in love with anyone capable of growing into a brilliant rose despite being borne into the middle of a landfill full of toxic lifestyles.

[Alistair (Ali)]

Great write that touches on an absolute truth.

Nothing brighter
or more profound
than light against
a darker background.

In the ruined castle, you shall find the stuff of myth and legend.

Fantastic!

[Davidgeo]

Thanks for the compliments. It's a bit raw and unrefined but I really do like this one. The sentiment of this is ubiquitous for most of us.

[Alistair (Ali)]

raw and unrefined is exactly how it should be, my friend- gives absolute gravity to the message. Nice one!

[Davidgeo]

You've made zero comments on the content... just pleasantries. This is the sound of me losing respect for you. Don't bother me if you have nothing to say.

[Davidgeo]

Fantastic! Nice one!... ugh... it's not hard to see through you.