Rose, Thy Are

The need, and desires by all human-kind


Beauty among all, she possessed.

Such beauty came with a toxicity,
only she could manage.


Seek and dare to try it out
to find yourself with a dreadful surprise


A range of distance and precaution--
by her fellow admirers


Knowing the dangers inside of the beauty she possessed.


Choosing it for a women’s image
Something worth having--worth fighting for


She’s more than they take her for


Black unknown spots defined her tragedy and past life
--While her redness demanded a new beginning, everything anew.


that woman, was dangerous and beautiful


Starting to bloom and grow like she was destined to do

Poet: Chelsie Rivera (-2019)