Rose

Gloriously bloomed

Gentle to the touch

Soft as velvet

You are like a rose.

Like a rose you stand tall

Stand ready to be there for support

Ready to be a source of comfort

A source of tranquility

Like a rose your aroma fills my soul with warmth and glee

As I gently hold you in my arms.

Like a rose you appeal to me

The sight of you fills me with ecstasy at the thought that I am loved

I am loved.

But like a rose you are the thorns that graze me

Puncture into my skin like a dagger to the heart.

Although I cry out in pain you seem oblivious to the harm that you caused.

Like a rose the satisfaction you give me from your beauty diminishes

Withers away.

Temporary joy temporary sweetness temporary appeal

I toss you away because

You are

As temporary as a rose.