Roses & Thorns

Roses & Thorns

Nostalgia lingers, a whisper in time,

Not just memory—but love, raw and blind.

A bygone era, etched in the soul,

Not just beauty, but a story untold.


Love is a rose, delicate yet wild,

Soft in its bloom, fierce in its trial.

Thorns that cut, yet hold you tight,

A wound, a promise, a love set alight.


Pain and laughter, entwined as one,

A battle, a shelter, a race never won.

You hurt, you shield, you rise, you fall,

Yet in the wreckage, you’ve loved through it all.


A now faint smile, the laughter like a melody,

A breeze through the blossoms, drifting so steadily.

The perfume still heavy, thick in the air,

Carrying ghosts of memories—lingering there.


Dressed in white, the butterfly basks,

Drinking the sunlight, fading the past.

Waiting and still, yet turning up bright,

A silent reminder, appearing in light.


For love is not gentle, nor painted in light,

It’s dark, intoxicating, blinding in flight.

It breaks, it binds, it pulls, it stays,

A shadow that dances through all of your days.


And so, you remember—not just the dream,

Not just the beauty, but the places between.

For the roses meant nothing without what they bore,

It was never the petalsbut the thorns that meant more.


8 responses to “Roses & Thorns”

  1. Yes, such is romantic love…

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    1. Thank you for reading and commenting ❤️

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      Beautiful 🩷

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    1. Thank you Valerie. It comes from within, I can’t explain it. Really appreciate that you read it and commented. It means a lot to me. Thank you for your kind words. Please share with friends and family. ❤️

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      1. Everything beautiful comes from within.

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  2. This is so deep with elegance and beautiful!

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    1. Thank you so much. Really appreciate you reading and commenting. Thank you for your kind words.

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