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THE ROSE

The Rose opened its heart petal by petal

unfolding its virtues to the naked eye

You opened your heart page by page

unfolding your virtues to my soul

   even sealing it with a loving kiss

   on that fateful day

 

It was only to last seven weeks

until your gun was pointed at my head

the double barrel between my eyes

you hated the concept of equality

slavery was your understanding

and i didnt bow to your wishes

 

I ran away, in discontent fearful of the chase

How could I have made such a mistake

and become so gullible once more?

 

Rose petals lay shrivelling on the carpet

as i removed myself from the threat

instead I turned in a new direction

grateful for my life instead

 

(c) 1988

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Wed 18th Jun 2014 12:19

Tricia, an excellent theme, whether personal or not - trust and vulnerability smashed by dangerous truth. The 'rose' is a good metaphor and carried through to the conclusion. I suppose the use of 'gullibility' is meant to raise more general thought about the 'innately trustful'.

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Dave D Poet Rhumour

Tue 17th Jun 2014 21:13

Strong story here - and rather sad too... :(

Best wishes, Dave

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haridas7499

Sat 14th Jun 2014 19:34

ha good rose concept i to have one about rose...hmm

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