Green Thumb

My first attempt of not using a rhyme scheme

Sometimes, just sometimes I’d wish you’d open up to me
You’re like a flower, that doesn’t quite trust the sun yet
I feel like I’m not welcome even though you greet me with a smile
It hurts to think that you’ll never bloom for all the world to see

Your thorns point inwards, unlike all the other roses
They dig deeper and deeper but no one can tell
It builds character the more you suffer silently
I can see that you’ve had enough of this endless torment

All the other bees and insects were never good enough
They boasted of honey and endless pleasures
Every one of them, lying just to have their way with you
You stayed strong, waiting for the right one to come along

Don’t give up, I beg of you, you’re too special to let it all go
If water would help you keep going, it’s all I’d ever give
Think of how far you’ve come, the change is immense
I want you to keep growing, at whatever the costs, I’ll never let you die

The gardeners notice when their children flourish among their siblings
To protect is their never-ending mission in life
When the buds transform into flowers, it brings endless joy
A proud parent with a trophy to show off
They become the envy of all the other planters

Reviews

[Serenity Faith]

This poem was absolutely Brilliant. An unwilling rose to open up and trust the gardener with a kind heart and green thumb. A very vivid and expression filled piece. A great write, please keep up the excellent work.