A bed of Roses

Roses are considered the most romantic flower. 

Within their delicate petals, they contain all the power. 

The fragrance so sweet, tender and mild. 

A move intended to beguile?

They exude the essence of love. 

They are gentle in expression; whereas we tend to shove. 

They show sentiments we can’t express in words.  

Does it show how special I am to you? Separate from the herds. 

Are you saying I am THE natural beauty to thee?

In your eyes, I’m all that you see?

Is this just a ‘romanticized’ gesture?

Questions and feelings to fester?

Delicate

Gentle

Soft

Sweet

Fair

Give me a single rose,

show me you care?

Present me with a dozen roses,

your soul to me, bear?

Lay me down in a bed of rose petals, to prove your devotion to me?

The thicker the layer, the more love I see?

Give me a single rose,

show me that you care. 

Give me a single rose,

if you dare.

http://livingpoetry.net/2025/03/03/march-visual-poetry-prompt-8/

I’d like to thank some of my co-workers who answered the question “why are roses romantic?” I tried to work in as much of their answers as I could.