We wander though life
searching for love
happiness and peace
of mind.
With wonder and awe
we gaze at a rose
intoxicated with it's
aroma the thorns
we do find.

Stung with surprise
and pain we pull away
only to discover intrigued
we will stay.
Thinking of ways to tame
and control it's beauty
the human factor within
feels that's part of
it's duty.

Alas, the rose is a
masterpiece, wild and rare
it won't submit to
human nature it
must not dare.
The rose is content
to be strong, proud and free
if we'd learn from the rose
we could possibly see
our search will have ended
knowing love,happiness
and peace.