Twas a Rose

Twas a rose that once grew in sun
Twas a rose that bloomed in black
Twas a rose that whispered moments
Twas a rose that never grew back

Twas a petal that was as red as blood
Twas a petal to crave wine
Twas a petal that couldn't hang on
Twas a petal dusty and old is now mine

Twas a leaf that was green as grass
Twas a leaf that cried in winds of greed
Twas a leaf I once knew
Twas a leaf begging for a healthy seed

Twas a stem that once flowed with love
Twas a stem that supported the rose
Twas a stem that craved water
Twas a stem that held life close

Twas a thorn that suggested evil
Twas a thorn that made me bleed
Twas a thorn that held my heart
Twas a thorn that I need

Twas a petal, a leaf, a stem, and a thorn
Twas the beauty I still mourn

~Twas a Rose~