Pickin'

A Poem by Pete

Truths and roses have thorns about them. - Thoreau

Today I stopped to pick God's prize rose.

Discovered that I had no clothes.

Got caught up in Satan's briar.

Sometimes I wonder who's the liar ...

© 2020 Pete

Author's Note

"I can alter my life by altering my attitude. He who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers." - Thoreau

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Sami Khalil

It is so true. We must handle truth and lies with distinction and careful analysis. But once we have those trials, we can feel what is what. Pete: You write short, straightforward and powerful poems. Keep them coming.

Posted 5 Years Ago

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5 Years Ago

thank you sami, happy easter! ... :)

5 Years Ago

You are welcome. Same to you.

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Pete

Boston, MA

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I love reading, writing, music, nature, God and feeling emotion, not necessarily in that order. To me, these things go hand in hand. My favorite writer is Henry David Thoreau. I think he was a geni.. more..