Roses

my first poem on this site.. *sniffle* so sad...

Roses

Red like the blood that pumps through my veins,

Green like the freshest spring day,

They bring tears to the eye of the lover,

Letting the petals fall away,

Hope against hate,

Hurt against beauty,

Appreciated despite how they hurt,

And I hope that is how you will come to see me.

Author's Note

what do you think? Too dramatic? please tell.

Reviews

[Brilliant Balances]

I like it. It carries much truth about life neither being a fully happy nor fully miserable experience. Acceptance of this truth does create an appreciation for the fact that life is a learning process so never totally easy. I don't think it is too dramatic. It seems very truthful and realistic. Hurt against beauty reminds me I can view experiences from the perspective and with the emotions of my choosing. I can see the beauty in hurt and also the hurt in beauty. Everything has its bright and dark side. There is much power to emotions like hate for they ignite a desire that fuels ones ability to imagine ways to create change. That is why I like how you used it with hope. Nice poem!

[Stormy]

Thank you, I never expected anyone to like this... Just a forewarning, most of my future writing won't be like this.

[Lashanna]

Absolutely love it! Beautiful!

800 members tag (Poetry 101)

[kangsora]

Hope against hate,
Hurt against beauty,
I sincerly liked this couplet. meaningful and beautiful.

[Stormy]

Thank you! Iv'e always enjoyed writing poems.