Poems For The Lover And The Loner

Feelings Like Petals, Words Like Thorns

I know that I am like a rose.

My feelings are complex

Sometimes I can't help but cry

And when my tears fall, they are like rose petals dancing and slowly drifting towards the ground-

My thoughts are deep

Though I may act shallow- from time to time

If I act unkindly and all my words are thorns

May I forgive myself as you forgive me, time and time again

The thorns protect my mind, my soul, and my heart from everyone...

Except myself.

My thorns are tolerated by few

And maybe someday I can learn to handle them too.