Secret.
Stalked in tall greenery, cupped as itself,
bud-tight but becoming
slowly unfurled petal perfection opens
to show in this single rose
gentle attention and caution soon melts
when tho' from distance
its fragrance erases loneliness knowingly.
Toned in velvet hue its newness vibrates
because this red rose
holds the music of love's proffered hand,
treasured the more
by its message to accept readily the late
chance before autumn
of fate's warm perfume of understanding.
Impassioned, compelling, incarnadine rose,
your secret so deep only providence knows.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
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A very fragrant piece , petal
Beautiful again
So glad you enjoyed knowing the secret dear Andrew and a special big thank you for the sweet comment................ warmly from petal Fay.
A fine write Fay.
Am glad you enjoyed the read Orchi.
A rose? Or a lady blossoming mature?
I'm preferring to romance the latter in your words today.
Well maybe the two meld into one as romance is held to be a red rose............... either will suit me well dear D. and thank you for calling in for a read.
A great homage to loves Cupid
Yes the red rose has been used as a message from Cupid from times long ago so deserves a bit of the homage a poet can pay - - - thank you Suresh for staying to read and comment on the Secret.
A great homage to loves Cupid
Great work and those last two lines are to die for (well not literally 😊 )
Thought you might like the final lines Michael as I wanted to add mystery to the rose and its secret. Thank you for the lovely comment.
love the last two lines especially, wonderful writing Fay!!
Ah well I am glad that I added that couplet as tribute to a single red rose. Thank you Christina.
A single red rose... and words that more than do it justice...... but sshh lit's keep it tween ourselves or there will be a whole bunch of em crowding round.... .... N
Yes - lets - - - - ha - -- then twixt and tween secrets this rose will blush redder methinks......... thanks for the fun comment dear Nev.........................
pleasure's all mine my friend...
Beautiful words Fay, just beautiful.
Many thanks Andy for your read and comment- - yes - a red rose holds a beautiful message of love.
Lovely write, well penned
Thank you kindly Seren - - - a rose is so beautiful a gift to receive. you will agree so I thought I would write a story around the picture.
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