Solitary Rose Poem by Paul Sebastian

A gift expression of love
From depths of heart's trove
To one who deserves:
A solitary rose
In a slender glass vase
Sitting on dining table
Next to a tall lit candle
Commanding presence
Enchanting fragrance
Perfumed the entire room
Night perfectly groomed
Stirring an ocean of love to prove
Staging a celebration of love
A solitary rose!

Firm, opened petals, passion-red
Like blushing youth embarrassed
Gorgeous and full, inviting
As if to make a statement
A solitary rose!

Unspoken eye messages
Lovers send in fixed glazes
Brimming deep love longings
Love expressions overflowing
Yearning for culmination
Of first-night's celebration
A solitary rose!

19.5.2017
Copyright Paul Sebastian 2017