Red Rose

A rose, a sweet scented red rose

The essence of a true romance

Given as a symbol of love

Sending your heart into a trance

Petals wrapped around the center

Tightly sealed to protect its heart

As this new relationship grows

For this flower is a work of art

Sharp thorns protect this creation

From  all those evil invasions

For this beauty can mesmerize

Stop you dead on most occasions

As time goes on the flower opens

Releasing its entrancing scent

And revealing its sweet centre

Showing its exquisite extent

Once the rose is fully open

Its whole beauty is there for all

A true indicator of love

A red scented rose standing tall

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