A Rose

The beauty of a rose is temporary as the lives of men and can be as arrogant.

 A Rose

I present to you a rose. 

But must apologize on its behalf, and allow the Truth to ring

 
Because this rose is an Arrogant and prideful little thing.

 
So, in presenting it to you, I must doubly apologize.

 
First for its contempt, and second because it will die. 

Its demise isn't caused by lack of water or light. 

It dies from the shame in the presence of you, in Whom I delight.

 
The rose dies of shame to believe it could compete 

With the beauty of the one I desire, so Precious and Sweet!

 
You are a creation more delicate and more beautiful than any bloom that ever blossomed;                                                

Even in Eden !

Your beauty provided the Humility that arrogant Rose had been needing! 

So accept this naughty flower as a token of my respect and admiration 

And feel not pity for the haughty petals’ Humiliation.

 
For men are no better than this lamentable Shrub, 

Which will die without ever knowing the taste of True Love. 

Pray and pity the men, who are full of envy and pride 

Because like the rose, they, too, will wither and die.   

Men have learned nothing from the beguiling rose 

And in their gardens of Love, only sow'd woes. 

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Author's Note

Any tips on flow?

Reviews

[Taino]

Awesome! So beautifully written. It reminds of work written by Shakespeare. The feeling, emotion, and eloquence bring about a deep passion for another. Excellent!

[Dan]

Cool! But maybe you could work on capitalization and flow so that it reads/ sounds a bit better. Solid concept though.