What am I?

What do you see when you look at me?

There must be more than the first glance appears to be.

I extend upward to reach for the sun

I long for more than just casual fun.

Yet as I look around, 

All I see is the ground.

I see you standing there

I hold my breath and stare.

You take me in and I hope to to make you see.

"Look at me, don't hurt me," it's my constant plea

Do I make you pause long enough to think?

Am I more than red, yellow, orange, white, and pink?

Do I seem soft and inviting?

Am I hard and numbing?

Do you long to touch me, to feel me up and down?

As you near my head you pause, and I see you frown

Come near me and I may cause you to bleed,

It is not my desire; it's true I serve a greater need.

Take in my aroma, let it fill your glands. Is it sweet?

Your eyes close and I think "I'm glad we could meet"

Low and behold, I cannot stay.

Another journey has lead me away.

I try to hold on and survive

But wilted and alone, I can't thrive.

Am I more than hard thorns and a soft petal?

Yes. I am a rose and my beauty is forever regal.

You see me everywhere, I won't let you forget.

I'm a part of you life; the part you can't reset.

I'm there when you love,

To take your senses to heights above.

I'm there when you mourn,

I'll give you hope when it seems forlorn.

So because of you, I'll stand tall.

I'll lead by example and pray you won't fall

Author's Note

I'm not a fan of poetry, but I had to try. It was time for a new perspective. Thank you for taking your time to read!

Reviews

[jcarlson33]

This poem is relentlessly melancholy and even torturous. The speaker longs for a world that is never in the cards. Still, what a miracle it is that strength is found by the end of the poem? We have all made mistakes, but this is inspiration to rebuild from the most dilapidated ruins. Thank you for the read.

[Lynaelee]

I appreciate your honest review! I'm glad the poem moved you. You have grasped the concept I was shooting for! Thank you for taking time to read my work

[Bushra Naqshbandi]

A very striking piece. I loved reading it! Well done! :)

[Lynaelee]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you taking time out of your day to read my work!

[APOORVA]

amazing write :)
loved it, every bit of it

[Lynaelee]

Thank you for taking time to read this! I'm glad you loved it.