To the dawn she smiles and slowly opens
Born of a gentle breeze and morning light
Dark and delicate red petals dance unfolding
She reaches upward and outward in her drive for life
She is the queen of love in an exquisite floral form
She has the power to mezmorise lovers
Her sweet scent embracing and enticing
She is the love of making eyes please
Now in full bloom she seduces all who see her
Her proud body is now at its natural best
She becomes irresistible, you take her
You hold her, her seduction is complete
Her beauty draws stares of sweet awe
how can such a creature exist?
For she is Red Rose a creature of rare beauty
Then she slowly bows her head
Her petals drop gently to the floor
And she is gone
A contest entry
- A red rose by Angelo di Luce.
480 points, ended June 24, 2008, 16 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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She bows to the glory of love
and offers her life as a sacrifice to her temple
Thank you.

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