Rose’s Keeper
Guardian of beautyProtector of petals Not valuedUnappreciatedDismissed and disregardedNever understood You carry no lush colorYour form is not regalYour sharpness is your painYou cut whoever is not carefulYou are skinny and scantScrawny and faintLiving in the shadow of your neighbors glory is your fate But you play your part dutifullyEven without the fanfare, you do …