Petals of Pain

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black rose

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The rose that bears delicate flowers, adorned with soft scented petals, resplendent in many shapes and color hues, bears a stem of thorns from which pain ensues, to the hand that grasps the rose for closer view. For the closer we get to enjoy loves ecstasy fulfilled The more we risk the pain of petals turned to thorns, pointed poignant. In the backlash of disdain, with love lost again, to the black petals of pain, in whorled layers of regret and suffering.

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Ink Empress

Date: 11/2/2024 5:47:00 AM

Dear John, this is beautiful and so very well written and i just saw your arrangement of lines and the black rose picture too, is gorgeous! I love the last lines the most in this. Thank you for sharing ~ congratulations on your win

John Anderson
Date: 11/2/2024 9:23:00 AM

Thanks very much for your kind thoughts. Cheers and Best wishes

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/24/2024 9:42:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Petals Of Pain" write. Did you know, there is a black rose??? "Good Luck" Looks like we both did this one... Have a blessed day writing away....................

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/22/2024 11:27:00 AM

Roses say much. They are beautiful yet thorns are present.

John Anderson
Date: 10/22/2024 11:34:00 AM

Thanks very much for your comment. Cheers and best wishes. Have fun!