A Tale of Guns and Roses

I thought I would re post this poem in response to the debate regarding the bearing of arms in our country.

Walking through the woods one day

I came upon a clearing

and there I saw a field of roses

their color so alluring.

 

My weary heart quickened

at the sight so rare

and my once tired feet

felt as light as air.

 

While I drank in the fragrance

of roses wafting in the breeze,

a woman dressed in a flowing gown

appeared from behind the trees.

 

Her face was a ghostly white

but she glistened like the sun

and in her pale fragile hand

I thought I saw a gun.

 

I held my breath, my head started to spin

and then my body froze,

for as she laid the gun to rest

it turned into a rose.

Author's Note

The woman 'planting' the gun represents the idea of exchanging guns for non violence. I came up with the title after the group "Guns and Roses" which I have always been intrigued by.

Reviews

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

The metaphor you deliver here is astounding... I found myself interpreting this piece a different way each time I read it (3x). Each interpretation was impactful and thought provoking! Well done!

[Dara]

Thank you, great to see you here. I am so pleased you appreciated what I was trying to convey. I look forward to reading more of your work also.

[Beccy]

Would that the whole world would lay down their guns. Man's inhumanity to man is equalled nowhere else in nature.

Beccy.

[Dara]

It is a very tragic state of affairs. I feel a glimmer of hope with the passion behind some of the young people coming up, though. Maybe they can make a change. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my poem.

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Wow. Exceptional piece, Dara.

Perhaps those guns were traded in for Roses as a symbol of love and peace or even to represent those poor souls returned to the Earth; victims of the scourge of gun violence, with a Rose as their headstone.

This is a beautifully written poem. Lovely flow and rhyme and a wonderful idea about an important societal issue. There needs to be reform. And soon.

Very well done.

[Dara]

One of the beautiful things about writing poetry is that the reader often comes up with his/her own interpretation. I just love how you compared the guns to the victims with the rose being a headstone. A very poignant observation! Thank you so much,

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely thought this is, Dara. If only every gun could turn into a rose. Our world would be a much sweeter...and safer....place. I enjoyed the imagery here. Lydi**

[Dara]

So true! If only.... Thank you so much. I love your avatar photo, btw. You look so relaxed and it is quite charming!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Dara. It was taken in Bonaire. My hubby and I were on a cruise there in December.

[Kelly Scheppers]

If for every time a gun is laid down before death takes its toll, that it turns to a rose, perhaps our world someday will become a most beautiful, bountiful garden. Lovely message, Dara!

[Dara]

It is a nice dream and maybe one day the powers that be will finally see the light. Funny, what seems obvious to some of us goes over the heads of others. So nice to see you here my friend :-)

[Karen Redburn]

Oh this is such a lovely dream, if only we could see it in our lifetime. Enjoyed the flow of this poem and the love the sentiment behind it. Cheers

[Dara]

Thank you Karen. I am with you and wonder will I ever see the day.... We can only hope and pray at least things may get better.

[Karen Redburn]

It appears the youth of the day are willing to work toward that end. Perhaps, the prayers and hope are paying off. Dare I imagine, and you are welcome!

[Malvika]

Message well delivered and it was very thought provoking . It's a great write

[Dara]

Thank you so very much. I wish the solution were so simple but in the real world we have so many opposing points of view. Sad but true.

[Malvika]

Yes exactly

[Tom]

Serene imagery and intriguing ideology, the juxtaposition between a gun and a Rose was/is quite brilliant!!

[Dara]

Thank you so much Tom. I have to give alot of credit to the musical group for giving me the idea but would be so nice if it were that easy! What a wonderful rose garden we would have, eh?