The White Rose

A white rose
slender, perfect
clear and pure.
like a shining unicorn.

Like starlight falls the dew
upon the velvety silk petals,
caressing, gentle,
enhancing its beauty.

Strength, pride, solitude,
a spirit all its own,
glinting in the crisp morn,
absorbing, the dawn.

In one there are many,
thorns, leaves, petals, seeds,
carrying soft whispers
and gentle caresses.

Unique, free, everything,
understanding and confused,
magical, mystical, real,
a rainbow in white.

Feather soft thorns,
petals tracing your face,
soft lines, tingling reactions,
a perfect dream, a wonderful reality,
a White Rose.
♠ ♠ ♠
1998