Romeo once said,
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
It’s actually quite cute,
the pale comparison of a mundane flower,
that everyone can get their hands on.
But I let him and Juliet have that moment, you see?
It’s only because he’s never stumbled upon a rose quite like me.
Rare, delicate, protected by thorns and not afraid of the heat.
In fact, I thrive in it, come alive in it.
But be careful, you must resist the urge to touch me..
Unless you want to feel me come alive in your veins..then maybe we can work something out.
Because I have no fear, remember, I was created in a drought.
If you care for your life,
Then you must admire me from afar,
because one touch is all it takes, and you’ll surrender all your senses to me.
I come with temptation, yes, that much is true.
But you’ll never be able to hold me, like you so desire to do.
Fuck the concrete rose, she’s not as impressive as me.
I’m the Desert Rose, the only one you must travel great lengths to see.
But leave me where you found me,
or you’ll soon regret,
because though I am beautiful,
I am venom,
and there is no cure for me yet.
– Poetic Gawdess
Desert Rose. This is beautiful and dangerous. love it
Thank you dearest Fia. I appreciate the read and feedback! xx
~P.G💋
I love the duality you mentioned in your poem! Beauty and venom. Exciting! Well done, Gawdess. “)
Thank you for capturing it for what is was, M.E. (: xx
~P.G💋
Great poetry here. Magnificent in detail and marvelous in the danger & beauty with this rose. Nice work PG.
Vision, as always it is an honor to have you in my comments. I appreciate your kind words. xx
~P.G💋
And here I was at your summary thinking daisies. I love daisies. I would be a daisy.
I loved daisies. Past tense.
Damn, girl. You are beauty and venom. Nice work🔥
I’m out here just doing the Lord’s work! Lol, thank you Adira, I am glad you enjoyed. xx
~P.G💋
Beautiful, Poetic Gawdess…
I like the sparse rhyme, like
thorns…
And the format, like the rose…
Nicely done…
– Cipher
Cipher, I appreciate you for the kind words. Stop by anytime, I’ll always have you coming back for more…..poetry that is. 😉 xx
~P.G💋
Beautifully penned, P.G. Charmingly seductive, nicely done my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Thank you dearest Damian, for the read and kind comment! Glad you enjoyed.. xx
~P.G💋
” Because I have no fear, remember, I was created in a drought ”
Dopeness!
I enjoyed the vibe…and the heads up. Nice!!
Naaj
Naaj, thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed this write, I appreciate your kind words. xx
~P.G💋