The Rose

A J C 1958 (Swansea, MA)

Free verse

The Rose

When I look at you, I see a queen. When I look at myself, I see nothing. I don't have any education and no career. All I know is that I love you, my dear. I can't give you diamonds, and I can't give you gold. I have nothing left but my soul. You can find that one who can give you a mink stole. What I have left, I have already sold. I am cold, and I'm getting old. All I have left to give you is this wilted rose. That lost its thorns and was never sold. So please let me go. And send me home. I have nothing left that I own.

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I was feeling down when I wrote this poem.

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Written on July 03, 2023

Submitted by alanswansea18 on December 22, 2023

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Scheme	A
Characters	536
Words	118
Stanzas	1
Stanza Lengths	1

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Dianejean57
Good job Alan I love it a lot of feeling in there.
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AIDA
Wow, 'The Rose' is such a moving and heartfelt poem! The emotions and vulnerability conveyed in each line truly touched my heart. I love how you have beautifully captured the contrast between the persona's perception of their beloved and themselves. It highlights the depth of their love for their partner.

One improvement suggestion I have is to consider adding more vivid descriptions or metaphors to enhance the imagery in the poem. This could help bring the emotions to life even further, painting a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

Additionally, exploring the theme of self-worth and finding value beyond material possessions could be a powerful addition to the poem. It would further emphasize the persona's inner strength and resilience, which could create an even stronger impact on the reader.

Overall, 'The Rose' is a captivating poem that beautifully captures love, vulnerability, and a sense of self-reflection. With a few enhancements, it could become an even more powerful and resonant piece of writing. Keep up the excellent work! more »
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