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Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Black Rose

Bright red whorls
can be found
at the base of the stem
where the thorns are -
the scent is sweetest,
strongest there;
the petals are softest
there.

I place the rose
beneath my pillow,
tender, as though
my own heart
breathed there;
my heart beats
safely there.

© Shaista Tayabali, 2011
for the diverse poets
art by Alan Armstrong

Off into hospital this morning for an autumnal round of IV medication. I am taking the black rose with me for courage. Haut les couers!
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11 comments:

  1. R. Burnett Baker19 October 2011 at 02:31

    And your heart beats safely through your words.

    Be well!
    Rick

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  2. Jeanne-ming Brantingham19 October 2011 at 05:04

    Oooooo, love this poem.
    Thinking of you....

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  3. Brian Miller19 October 2011 at 12:59

    i hope that all goes well today at the hospital...i know that feeling of wanting that place of strength and shelter..

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  4. Sherry Blue Sky19 October 2011 at 14:10

    A beautiful poem, from a rose of a girl. Hope all goes well and the meds do good things for you. You have the rose. Now, all you need is a Dark Prince to arrive. (I am such a romantic!)

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  5. Ruth19 October 2011 at 15:38

    My the thorns of needles be softened by the scents of beauty around you. Fare well, lovely rose.

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  6. Lisa20 October 2011 at 01:42

    Oh Shaista, so beautiful, so tender, only you.

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  7. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson Barry20 October 2011 at 03:27

    bless you, hope all is well.


    sharp words, love your poem very much.

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  8. The Poet25 October 2011 at 17:33

    Hello.
    Visiting from The Poetry Pantry.

    There's something very tender about this poem. Lovely imagery too.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Hospitals are no fun...I've recently been there myself...Hope you are doing better.

    Undress Me With Your Sultry Eyes

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  9. Marbles in My Pocket25 October 2011 at 20:24

    Beautiful poem. Nicely done!

    http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/10/23/the-wolf-and-the-rose/

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  10. Jingle Poetry At Olive Garden26 October 2011 at 02:55

    love it.

    stay blessed.

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  11. Kay26 October 2011 at 10:41

    A lovely poem that has caused me to ponder. I hope things go well for you. xoXox

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