Thorn of the Rose

By Fegger

The true beauty of a rose (love) is that it responds so intimately and wonderfully in accordance to how it is kept, treated and respected; and there are always thorns there to remind, should one forget.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Fegger
• Release date: Sep 16, 2010
• ISBN: 9781452346717

Fegger

Rich Jax (aka 'Fegger') resides with his wife, Terry, and four of his five children (fifth being in college), in the quaint New England town of Brooklyn, CT. He began his writing aspirations at the age of 11, penning poetry, song lyrics and short stories. He published his first poem at age 14 (defrauding the contest rules by embellishing upon his age and credentials). While attending college, University of Wisconsin--LaCrosse, a mentoring English Professor, Dr. Jay Norris, submitted collections of Rich's poetry (unbeknownst to him) to a regional literature publication and the University's magazine; and his work attained the cover and feature submissions in both publications simultaneously. Until recently, Rich has refrained from publishing any of his contemporary or archived writing efforts; and, only now, is beginning to trickle a diverse body of work to the public that includes: poetry, short stories, songs (lyrics and music), children's books/stories, and editorials. As time and solace dictate, he aspires to complete two novels, Clay and Empty Sails, which have remained as unfulfilled projects for decades.

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Thorn of the Rose

Copyright © 2010, By Fegger

Published By: Fegger (aka Rich Jax) Smashwords Edition

Cover Art By: Kathy M. Krueger

(http://www.kmkrueger.net)

Forward: We, cross-culturally, have come to recognize the Rose as the symbol of love. We are drawn to the stately presentation of the blossom as it exists and thrives among its protective shield of thorny briers. We are enticed by the flower’s fragrance and are captivated by the many delicate folds that comprise the bloom; and, as these petals respond to warmth and time, they expose the golden, fertile core of its being. It is a fragile species that requires the tender care and communication of the most benevolent and selfless of keepers in order to achieve fulfillment and ultimate potential. Yet, as fate would prescribe, this beauty possesses thorns along its stem and guardian branches. It would appear that these barbs are a means for the flower to deter any intimate handling whatsoever; but this is surely not the truth. Should one take this growth for granted, without due sensitivity, blood is drawn and the flower winces along with the pangs felt by the suitor. It therefore becomes a mutual commitment, or accord, which thereby renders the relationship between the flower and the curious to become one; and is created with kindness, admiration and, above all, respect.

Thorn of the Rose

Table of Contents

Every Night

On the Wire

Paper Garden

Sex

Attic Safe

Bring Me Flowers

One Page at a Time

In Praise of Women

One Hundred Daisies

The Prostitute’s Tale

Life of Rose

Self-Admission

The Illusionist

Two Faces of Anger

Point of Confluence

Entire of Me

Tickertape Charade

Granite Man**

Peacock Lost His Plumage

Candle**

Ancient Tree**

On the Lonely

Perfect Picture

Perfect Picture II

This Door That Stands

Black Widow

With Trust

Quest or Conquest

There is He Who Cannot Rest

Once Mine

Epitaph of the Charmer**

Bartholomew

Love and Anger

I May Love Again

My Choice Remains

To Be Alive

Figurine**

Unrequited

Inside of Me

Cocoon**

A Love of Souls

(** Denotes titles published in another collection)

Every Night

I am the moonlight

That slips through

Unguarded windows;

Resting weightless hands

Across your sleeping skin.

Lines of perfect form

And curvature explored

Unaware, unannounced,

By tender filaments

Of illuminated air.

I dare not reach your eyes

In fear that I must retreat

Upon discovery

Of my curious event.

I use the dark,

And its silence

To foster my

Desired anonymity.

By morning’s light,

You will not notice,

The etchings of