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Even A Rose Has Thorns
by David R Spellman
Night’s cover cannot conceal
beauty which remains unhidden
snaking its way into other skins
recoiling still to strike again
its nature is to be seen
to be found in all its form
never to be left unnoticed.
In the depths of the tempest
clouds blown to sail open skies
journeying to brighter shores
guided, perchance beckoned
by the magic of celestial beacons.
And the desert arroyo, arid once
tells of times when rivers flowed,
promising nourishing rains to come.
The rose, whose threatening thorns
may serve to protect her from those
who may not see the complete wonder
which has already bloomed before.
10/27/2002 Posted on 10/29/2002
Copyright © 2024 David R Spellman
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 10/31/02 at 09:12 PM After reading this over three times, me thinks you have two separate poems here David. The first ending with the line: nourishing rains to come. |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 11/01/02 at 01:41 AM Four metaphors (at least) all speaking to the same theme. Beauty that cannot be hidden. Brilliantly constructed. Challenging thought. |
| Posted by Kate Demeree on 11/01/02 at 02:14 PM I started 3 different comments on this, but think... that I'll leave simply "Beautiful" |
| Posted by Mara Meade on 11/01/02 at 05:29 PM "Night's cover cannot conceal beauty which remains unhidden..." It can't, can it? Beauty and truth have their own life-light - we just need to get past our own blindness. This is very profound... reminds me a bit of Rumi. |
| Posted by Richard Paez on 11/01/02 at 09:43 PM I'm with Kate here, even if I could add to the praise already given, I am at a loss for words. This poem, in a way, describes itself: its beauty cannot be hidden. Superb! |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 11/03/02 at 07:03 AM Thorny issue. Excellent poem Dave....Charlie |
| Posted by Anne Engelen on 11/03/02 at 04:01 PM I don't think I can find words to add to all that's been said! Excellent read!! |
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