In circle band of spectral light
In sky illusion’s ring
From clouds to view the loop so clear
Below the arc rising
From red to green to violet
Sun’s rays refracted through
And mirrored in the rain, the mist
Or even morning dew
Still more a second bow appears
Beholden reversed rays
From indigo to yellows; reds
In turn above displays
A covenant to all the earth
Of rich diversity
As Nature’s prism shines; revels
The power of unity
Beware the beauty of the rose
The flower with thorny shard
With bloom that rivals beauty bright
Or simply a façade?
The marriage of both love and hate
Dichotomous accord
The Rose with petals; fragrance sweet
Next poisoned dart on board
The thorn that draws on blood so red
As red as heart’s desire
With short sharpness in stark defence
The barb that cuts like wire
Beware the beauty of the rose
The flower with thorny shard
With bloom that rivals beauty bright
Or simply a façade?
Red Rose, image compressed (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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