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Rose (Acrostic)

ROSE

Red petals
On stems of leaves and thorns
Slowly unlocks its beauty in
Eloquent vases

— Barbara Writes, Nov 05, 2008

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Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins, Shakespeare, , Emily Dickinson, , , Whitman, Jess Tapper

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Rett

Rett

17 years 7 months ago

Beautiful Barbara

Ah a rose for a rose. Lovely one my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby" Rett: 2008
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

Rett, Linda

Thanks, really appreciate your comments. I am glad you like. A rose for the both of you. *S* Respectfully Yours, Barbara
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zarul

17 years 7 months ago

HI bARBARA

ROSE is one of my favorite other than lilac and orchids. dont ever dreams of the roses if you're scared of their thrns. NICE WORK CUTE ROSES FOR YOU, my dear friend SMILE GREAT DAY ZARUL
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poewriter58

17 years 7 months ago

Barbara

Nice work on this acrostic. Chrys
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

Thanks Leonard

A rose for you. appreciate the comment and encouraging response. Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

Thank You !

Thank you for saying that. Here is two roses one for you and your girlfriend. Respectfully Yours, Barbara
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 7 months ago

Hi Barbara...

I liked your poem... acrostics... they are a fun and most dependable form for any poet to practice... and who doesn't like a rose on the table... Richard
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

17 years 7 months ago

Barbara

Except for the peony, roses are my favorite. Nicely written Barbara
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 7 months ago

Janice

thanks for commenting heres a rose for your table. Respectfully Yours, Barbara