Image: Exquisite beauties (here)
the 12 given words:
plea roses thorns bud sins, ,
loathsome thief, sweet mud
canker (that corrodes destroys, or irritates)
love sense
3WW given words:
sassy (lively, bold, and full of spirit; cheeky )
raw quick
A plea for the exquisite
Rose by any other name
are always acceptable to the tormented
They are safely surrounded by
thorns to ward off uncertainty of
bloom from bud to 'sinful' flavor
of its flower
The myriad of colors seem
loathsome to mention but adored
as a thief of the heart blessed
with the sweetness of aroma
Even wallowing in the mud it can hold
out on its own nothing cankerous
but sassy in all of its potential
As a flower of love, it is raw in its bid
but quick to be accorded pride of place
In a sense it is providing the energy
of strong wind power to match the
inherent beauty nature had chosen
MMT's Sunday's Whirligig #64
Thomg's 3WW #484
PU's Midweek Motif - wind power
I'm not sure I trust roses. They have a hidden agenda. I had a girlfriend called Rose once. It didn't last.
ReplyDeleteMy 100 word story!
There are many aspects to them, and sometime they come with a catch.
ReplyDeleteI love roses, they may have "Thorns" but so do humans.
ReplyDeleteWonderful verse Hank as always.
Yvonne.
Roses, daisies, flowers are a girl's best friend, and they speak to us in so many ways! Great words I enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast in the flower and the thorn...each with purpose.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderfully thought provoking write, Hank :)
ReplyDeleteThorns protect the beauty of the rose..which symbolises so much
ReplyDeleteAn enjoyable read Hank! I love roses!
ReplyDeleteRoses symbolize the human spirit in many ways. I do enjoy gazing at roses and their smell is intoxicating
ReplyDeleteah a rose is a rose with its beauty and thorn...nicely done Hank...
ReplyDeletebeautifully put
ReplyDeleteThat selection of words would be difficult to put into verse. You handled it well, Hank!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the rose having energy to provide beauty....as indeed it does.........
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, what a blend of all prompts. Loved it :)
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