Frozen Petals (One Brave Rose)

Roses were not meant

To flourish in the winter chill,

Frozen petals on the ground

Are dead proof that

Even the most beautiful life

Is out of place trying to fit

Into the wrong element.

 

Alone stands a single red rose

In search of the rare winter sun,

Unfazed by nature’s rules,

For she would rather

Wilt away in the harsh weather

Than be just another bloom

In a man made garden in spring.

Reviews

[Corset]

oh my goodness Cowboy this is "wow" worthy, i loved the lines and the underlying sentiment of admiration for the independent woman, as a rose, as a flower struggling in a harsh environment can actually be applied to and appreciated by, all women today, in this crazy world. gorgeous write.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much sweetie, you review tickled my heart.

[Corset]

Christmas smiles :)

[Beccy]

Better a wildflower than a cultivated, regimented rose. Love both the poetic language and the message here.

Beccy.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so very much…
Better a wildflower than a cultivated, I like that.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

I really love this one Dale ... I do believe those who have reviewed before are correct ... Wow worthy indeed. Great writing.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much :))))

[DIVYA]

This is amazing because it brought tears to my eyes. Somewhere in this poem was that me who has suffered so much and who is still paying the price for trying to be me. God has blessed you with such unmatched insigh t and empathy.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Wow you flatter me so hon. Thank you so much.

[DIVYA]

You are welcome Dale. This touched such a chord. Much appreciated.

[AprilRN1210]

Dale!!!. I absolutely LOVE this... for once you have left me speechless... I...just.. don't know.. what to say... other than... omg!.. stunning!.. favorites for sure sweet cowboy.... showing that sweet, soft center that I adore... Love the strength mixed with vulnerability in this.. feeling out of place, different, lost isn't easy and learning to let go of trying to fit in and find your own place takes courage and resilience.. you expressed that beautifully here... ((hugs)) to ya!...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Wow, I left you speechless, I must say I am proud of myself that I can do that :) Thank you!!

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem. A fighting rose standing the cold of Winter left the reader with a vision of strength and wanting to survive the coldness. Not be just be another Spring rose. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry. I liked how you used the rose in the poem.
Coyote

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much for your kind words on my poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. Always a pleasure to read your words.

[Zahra]

Wow. This is really strong. trying to fit into the wrong element. We all have to make choices and the consequences are not always desirable. But we'd rather suffer to live on our own terms than to accept a soulless life" In a man made garden in spring." wonderful. speaks to me.
One thing, unless you prefer it this way, every line doesn't have to start with a capital.
Loved your write.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Well thank you very much… glad you liked it.

My word automatically makes every line capital, I just don't correct it.

[Zahra]

I suspected that, Words this. ;D

[Matching Socks]

Very inspiring. Great metaphor for a strong, brave and resilient woman.
I love this one Cowboy.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you ever so kindly Ana :)

[Matching Socks]

You are welcome. :)

[MsJewel]

I love the metaphor - your words are inspirational and uplifting. Beautiful poetry my sweet friend.

:) Julie

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Awe shucks, thank you dear sweet one.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Well the roses in Heaven flourish
and never die they are quite lovely.



But roses like many beautiful things
don't have a long life span.



Alone stands a single red rose

In search of the rare winter sun,

Unfazed by nature’s rules,

For she would rather

Wilt away in the harsh weather

Than be just another bloom

In a man made garden in spring.


Beautiful piece thank you for sharing
and for stopping by my page.




My wrist is still healing but was
doing a little better after the ice pack
and is hurting some again so I am going to take
one Aleve and put some mild heat on it and lay
down and go to sleep.



God bless and merry Christmas my friend. Benita

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you Benita, and Merry Christmas and blessings to you.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you, you're welcome.