Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose. ~Gertrude Stein
(photo by lynn)
love is a rose is a
rose is a tightly rolled
tender bud is a sweetly
opening blossom is a slow
unfurl of soft petaled glory is an
irresistible, heady fragrance
is a wilting passion ravishly
spent is a sharp thorn
prick to the heart
We’re smelling the roses at dVerse poetics and writing 44-word quadrilles!
a poem in my pocket 
Jun 29, 2016 @ 13:20:01
I really like the way you crafted this poem. That repetition really builds well to the final line.
Jun 29, 2016 @ 13:35:37
I appreciate your comment!
Jun 28, 2016 @ 23:49:48
Oh, delectable! What a lovely expansion of the famous line.
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:06:35
Much like life and love…the rose follows her course. Loved this, Lynn.
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:10:12
Yes, thank you, Bodhi-rose !
Jun 28, 2016 @ 19:39:46
A poem growing in front of my eyes….wow.
Jun 28, 2016 @ 17:02:06
The repetition of “is a” just made this a delightful unfurling of that rose. in spite of those nasty thorns.
Jun 28, 2016 @ 17:15:59
Yes, the beauty is worth the pain.