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Virgin Rose

Tight crimson bud,
Ready to bloom.
Velvety petals,
Heavy with scent,
Moist with dew.
Given in love,
Then never again.
Thorn of pain.
Crimson red blood.

Author notes

So...what was Georgia O'Keefe really painting?
Written September 6th, 2003

A contest entry

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  • cherche -d -ame
    September 8, 2003
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    This is excellent .....you portrayed the rose for what it can really be at times , dangerously beautiful and yet so deceptive
    Reenie


  • September 7, 2003
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    This is a beautiful piece, I love red roses, they are so pretty. But their thorns hurt I enjoyed reading this.. Beautifully done.
    -Carina-


  • Earthmagick
    September 6, 2003
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    That's beautiful. Very good work, especially with all the rules you had to work around

    ~Aurora Deanna