Roses and Thorns: Tending the Garden of Dreams | Sleek Poems

ROSES AND THORNS

I pipped into the future
Saw a large garden
On it grew roses and thorns
In one accord

The thorns grew alongside the roses
Without hurting them in anyway
They grew so close
They had the same roots

There stood a gardener
At the garden’s gate
Basket in hand
Worry written all over his face

He wondered how
He’d pick up the roses
Without bruising their petals
He had to anyway

He picked with care
The roses from the thorns
Some he picked whole
Others he had to throwaway

He got injuries from the thorns
Threw away the bruised roses
But the roses in the basket
Were price enough for his troubles

The gardener is me
The roses my dreams
The thorns – Obstacles
I’ll have to overcome.

Significance

Overcoming obstacles: The act of persevering through challenges and setbacks to achieve one’s goals is a universal and timeless theme. The poem highlights the importance of grit and determination in the face of adversity, encouraging readers to maintain a focus on their aspirations despite facing obstacles.
Growth and development: The process of tending to the roses and avoiding the thorns can be interpreted as a metaphor for personal development, in which individuals must navigate challenges while nurturing their skills and passions.

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