Admonished Rose
Be phototropic
loving sun
but blossom not
for everyone
only those
who prize not pull:
toward everyone
be beautiful
reserving thorn
for those who scorn.
Admonished Rose © Copyright 2021, Robert J. Tiess.
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25 words. Shakespeare quote ("love all, trust a few, do wrong to none") challenge prompt - link:
https://allpoetry.com/contest/2736878-Shakespeare-quote-prompt
Submitted: November 28, 2019