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Kiss from a Rose

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Kiss from a Rose

A kiss is like thorns on a rose
Don’t confuse it with affection
A kiss can fade like the wind blows

Thorns appear as the bud grows
They’re not just for protection
A kiss is like thorns on a rose

Coursed into losing your clothes
Lost in mental aberration
A kiss can fade like the wind blows

A kiss can be used to oppose
A sign of false affection
A kiss is like thorns on a rose

Pretty as a bouquet with bows
Hollow as a mirrored reflection
A kiss can fade like the wind blows

So follow your heart as it flows
For a kiss can be salvation
A kiss is like thorns on a rose
A kiss can fade like the wind blows

 

 

 

 

 

Required quote:

“Never let a fool kiss you, or a kiss fool you.”
Joey Adams [link]

Author notes

Art work:  Kiss from a Rose by: Ailinon

Villanelle
A Villanelle is a nineteen-line poem consisting of a very specific rhyming scheme:
aba aba aba aba aba abaa.
The first and the third lines in the first stanza are repeated in alternating order throughout the poem, and appear together in the last couplet (last two lines).

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  • XLadyElinorX
    February 4

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    I like this. . .interesting insight into kisses. . . the only thing I would like personally is a bit more rhythm, but that's just me. . .well penned, Amera, my friend


    • Amera gold member
      February 4
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      thanks, I agree! I wrote this so long ago, I forgot I wrote it.


  • Silent Cougar Moderators member
    November 3, 2007

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    Pure Class...

    This without doubt can be written by only a few I know, and if this kiss was recieved, and then blown from my lips by the wind, I would chase it all day long just to catch another taste. These words bring much joy to this old fool, and I can dream even more this night.

    Thank you my friend, and I can't wait to see of I was right. Thank you.


  • daydreamercate
    October 11, 2007

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    nice villanelle. I thought Villanelles are to be in Iambic 5 foot lines. this was a good poem


  • Melodies
    October 9, 2007

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    Ah, the fated kiss!

    What a splendid and stirring poem about a kiss! I shall beware kisses now that I have pondered the truth of this poem. Your poetry always makes me smile and feel so rewarded for having read your lovely lines.


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    October 6, 2007
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    Beautiful. It has been long since I have enjoyed a Villanelle so beautifully written. Ahh. You are just such a talent with form and work my muse into a dither. Well done. Wonderful meter in this which isn't always easy with the Villanelle.

    You know I loved this. ~Pamela


  • Desire gold member
    October 3, 2007

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    Oh My!!

    Another Magnificent piece penned!
    Love the images You bring forth through this form
    Flawless presentation once again
    Thank You for sharing this!!

    Best wishes to You in the contest Beautiful!!
    Many blessings too
    and much love~ Desire~*~

  • ashjoe76
    October 1, 2007

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    Beautiful

    You have perfect control over the language and the form. MY favourite lines are
    "Pretty as a bouquet with bows
    Hollow as a mirrored reflection
    A kiss can fade like the wind blows"
    Wonderful, keep it up!


  • freebird88
    September 29, 2007

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    The flow of this poem is amazing! I thought it was absolutely beautiful! Very heartfelt and almost cautionary. I truly enjoyed it and I can't wait to read more by you!


  • Life is a Beach gold member
    September 29, 2007
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    What can I say Amera? Exellent as usual. You are a talented young lady! Pam


  • captain howdy
    September 29, 2007
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    OOH! Good quote! Awesome poem!


  • ellipsist
    September 29, 2007
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    beautiful...

    a lot of depth to these words...


  • Sandygram
    September 29, 2007

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    Your words were so lovely and heartfelt. Beautiful imagery made this a very pleasurable read. Best of luck. You take care, Sandy


  • second-born
    September 29, 2007

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    this is so lovely...actually no words could really describe the inner beauty of your poem...flawless rhythm and captivating imageries...certainly one of your best poems that I've ever read...

  • second-born
    September 29, 2007
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    this is so lovely...actually no words could really describe the inner beauty of your poem...flawless rhythm and captivating imageries...certainly one of your best poems that I've ever read...


  • micol
    September 28, 2007

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    You did a nice job integrating form and content here. Each stanza flows from line to line, allowing us to forget the constraints of rhyme and repetition and leading inexorably to the envoy and its joining of all the varied threads that make up the poem. Well done.


  • jo-el
    September 28, 2007

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    here's one of my favorite forms in the world. the sound of the repeated lines can't lose in this form. besides that there's alot of truth to be gathered from this write. my favorite stanzas are the the 4th and 5th. love the way it sounds when read. the only conflict i have with this piece that despite the pleasant aspects of a kiss it always comes back to the fleetin nature of it all. though i guess its true. basically you're sayin that the intimate act has to be handled with care or else pain ensues. along with the observation that it could all be very fickle. even with this pessimistic point of view mixed in with the charm ..it remains a beautiful read. one of my favorites of yours. most excellent write


  • Whispering Wind Moderators member
    September 28, 2007

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    my little form queen you have done it again just breath taking...I do love that song...winner for sure

  • Silent Cougar Moderators member
    September 28, 2007
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    Speaking as 'A Rose'? I can appreciate the true sentiment within this piece. And as the song says,"every rose has it's thorn", you just have to be careful it doesn't catch you.

    A kiss is the contraction of the mouth due to the enlargement of the heart.

    Thanks for this wonderful entry.


  • HaleyMary
    September 28, 2007

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    Great poetic form, Amera. Also has a great message. Yes, some kisses can be deceiving. A kiss is only a kiss unless there is some deeper meaning behind it, like an expression of love between two people. Good luck in the contest.


  • Hetha gold member
    September 28, 2007

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    Wow! Awesome take on the prompt, and very descript!
    So much more to a kiss, than meets the eye..


  • PerVirtuous
    September 28, 2007

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    Hmmmm. I want to dance. Will you dance with me? This poem has such a beautiful flow that I want to take the rose-woman and dance with her all throughout the garden. Music is not needed, the scent of the flowers will guide us.


  • Cup-a-Joe
    September 28, 2007
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    This is just beautiful.
    Joe


  • amaranthine lover gold member
    September 27, 2007
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    beautiful piece my dear


  • StarEyes
    September 27, 2007

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    Miss Form Queen strikes again! This is beyond words! What a great read! I love it....

    And the kiss, well it can be sooooo many things, and I will leave that thought there....

    Best of luck in this contest!

    and much love

    Nyetta


  • poeticweaver gold member
    September 27, 2007

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    Wow,

    A very potent piece weave beautifully entwined!
    Thanks for sharing teach, and all the best!

    -Timothy

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