Roses are red
on a distant star;
I long to go there,
no matter how far.
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A rose as a heart, a rose as a beautiful feeling, a rose is what I am going to leave with you... The rose unfolds in a gentle circling that is a symbol of lovers and of union. The rose resonates strongly with the gently awakened heart. When we are in love the heart reveals its inner color: a warm rose hue.
The rose grows from a bush of thorns, yet reveals a delicate inner beauty and shares an intimate, sweet wine-like fragrance, symbolic of how the soul emerges from the tribulations of worldly difficulty and, in so doing, recognizes her innate beauty.
Many references to a Rose Garden describe the awareness that occurs when God has taken up residence within the heart or, rather, when we finally recognize the Divine presence already there. And dwelling there, God makes of the heart a living garden.
The rose, with its wine-like scent and deep red color, is sometimes thought of as a more tangible embodiment of wine - the drink of communion. The inner rose reveals itself in the heart when the individual soul completely and joyously opens itself to the Transcendent Reality.
The rose is a sacred symbol found throughout the mystical writings and poetry of Judaism, Islam, and especially developed in the esoteric Christian traditions.
The rose is often used as a symbol of Christ. More precisely, it is a symbol of the soul that has recognized the presence of Christ.
Source: http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/Themes/index.htm
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- Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrroses by ScreaminMime.
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Honestly, when I saw only title, I was thinking to find something else, but you surprised me, as always you do.
great.
~Sonja~
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Thank you for the kudos!!!
I really appreciate your thoughtful comments on my work!! I'll be over your way ASAP!! 
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Simple, and lovely.
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Amazing...such beauty in so few words.
Love it.
Also appreciate the detail of your AN as I was unaware of some of the symbolism associated with the rose.
Thank you.
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Excellent
Simplicity in perfection that grabs the heart of your reader. Great job. Don
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seriously this is something great my friend and that is what i love about this poem, keep it flowing and good luck in the contest
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This is so beautiful, I love it.
Best Wishes
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