fragrant blood red bloom
symbolic romance blossom
amidst thorny stems
Author notes
Written October 11th, 2005
In a list
A contest entry
- Haiku IV by Melissa Gayle.
300 points, ended October 12, 2005, 10 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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is definitely a true meaning of love. You have it's beauty and the thorns make you realize the reality of it all.
Ted E -
Only 3 stanzas, yet authentic. I like it!
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nice work
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A rose, is a rose, is a rose - this was well done, you have woven words to create a very beautiful image.
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In every romantic encounter we come across a few thorns don't we. But it's how we react to those thorns and whether we perceive them as a threat or not that counts. You did a wonderful job here and I enjoyed this immensely.
♥ Touchof1der
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Terrific Mia, a great haiku, ahh the rose..a lovely flower
Jenni -
An accurate description of a rose in haiku form.
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