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Desert Rose
Romeo once said,
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
It’s actually quite cute,
the pale comparison of a mundane flower,
that everyone can get their hands on.
But I let him and Juliet have that moment, you see?
It’s only because he’s never stumbled upon a rose quite like me.
Rare, delicate, protected by thorns and not afraid of the heat.
In fact, I thrive in it, come alive in it.
But be careful, you have to fight the urge to touch me..
Unless you want to feel me come alive in your veins..then maybe we can work something out.
Because I have no fear, remember, I was created in a drought.
If you care for your life,
Then you must admire me from a distance,
because one touch is all it takes, and you’ll surrender all your senses.
I come with temptation, yes, that much is true.
But you’ll never be able to hold me, like you so desire to do.
Fuck the concrete rose, she’s not as impressive as me.
I’m the Desert Rose, the only one you must travel great lengths to see.
But leave me where you found me,
or you’ll soon regret,
because though I am beautiful,
I am venom,
and there is no cure for me yet.
- Poetic Gawdess
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
It’s actually quite cute,
the pale comparison of a mundane flower,
that everyone can get their hands on.
But I let him and Juliet have that moment, you see?
It’s only because he’s never stumbled upon a rose quite like me.
Rare, delicate, protected by thorns and not afraid of the heat.
In fact, I thrive in it, come alive in it.
But be careful, you have to fight the urge to touch me..
Unless you want to feel me come alive in your veins..then maybe we can work something out.
Because I have no fear, remember, I was created in a drought.
If you care for your life,
Then you must admire me from a distance,
because one touch is all it takes, and you’ll surrender all your senses.
I come with temptation, yes, that much is true.
But you’ll never be able to hold me, like you so desire to do.
Fuck the concrete rose, she’s not as impressive as me.
I’m the Desert Rose, the only one you must travel great lengths to see.
But leave me where you found me,
or you’ll soon regret,
because though I am beautiful,
I am venom,
and there is no cure for me yet.
- Poetic Gawdess
Published 16th Feb 2025
Author's Note
Femme fatale.. seduction and temptation in the form of deadly flora.
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16th Feb 2025 6:31pm
16th Feb 2025 6:43pm
16th Feb 2025 6:33pm
That's a powerful and self-assured declaration of individuality. It's got a seductive, almost dangerous allure, and the 'Desert Rose' metaphor is really striking. It's a confident 'don't touch' warning wrapped in beautiful imagery.
16th Feb 2025 6:45pm
Thank you for capturing exactly what I hoped to portray in this piece. I wanted temptation and seduction to be the biggest components, with a dash of warning..
thanks for reading.
xo,
~P.G💋
thanks for reading.
xo,
~P.G💋
16th Feb 2025 7:24pm
No hot house orchid, she.
A real catch for someone
who loves her fatale liberty...
no matter how it's done.
You will have Romeo eating out of your hand:)
A real catch for someone
who loves her fatale liberty...
no matter how it's done.
You will have Romeo eating out of your hand:)
16th Feb 2025 7:52pm
16th Feb 2025 8:20pm
"because though I am beautiful,
I am venom,
and there is no cure for me yet."
This is a statement that holds power to it. Nicely done
I am venom,
and there is no cure for me yet."
This is a statement that holds power to it. Nicely done
17th Feb 2025 2:10am
Fia, I thank you sincerely! I tried my best to capture the true essence of the desert rose and in an attempt to make it relatable to myself. 😉
xo,
~P.G💋
xo,
~P.G💋
