Poetry Day Six: Hero(ine), Ballad, Anaphora/Epistrophe
Have you had enough, my cringing readers, of rhyme and haiku and words you don’t understand? I urge you, come out from behind the hands that cover your angst, for today’s poem is about a hero: My boss. I’ve been yearning to write about her and today’s challenge is a perfect way to share the love, respect and admiration I have for her. I hope you enjoy.
The Red Rose stands as a soul of one
Honored leader of her region’s pack
Not a ruler she, but a marvelous mentor
The Red Rose stands guard at my back
The rose is not a rose in admiring eyes
The rose is a heroine in disguise
The rose is lack of thorns, it smells sincere
The rose never trusts excessive fear
The Red Rose finds upbeat joy in life
While facing trial with calm and cool
Not a prickly sort, but one who is wise
The Red Rose portrays no one’s fool
The rose is not a rose in admiring eyes
The rose is a heroine in disguise
The rose is lack of thorns, it smells sincere
The rose never trusts excessive fear
The Red Rose I honor and respect
She exudes a confidence and care
Her faith is strong, brave will is sure
The Red Rose, her kind is most rare
The rose is not a rose in admiring eyes
The rose is but a hero in disguise
The rose is lack of thorns, it smells sincere
The rose never trusts excessive fear
The Red Rose is an honest friend
My gratitude and love will never end
Mary J Melange 
This is a beautiful poem.
Thank you. My boss is a beautiful person.
Reads like a song and so warming!
Thank you!
What a nice thing to say! I could say that about mine. I’d be line (because ‘lying’ doesn’t rhyme with ‘mine’)! Yes, I’ll let you handle poetry, Mary…. 🙂
So, you have a nice boss too. That’s awesome. This does not rhyme.
I don’t think I’ll ever see a red rose again and not think of these words, Mary. Lovely.
You are so kind, Andra. Thank you for appreciating my boss and her ballad.
I don’t think I can get enough of you, ever, every time i read your work, i fall more for your writing 😀
Nice poem Mary, I bet “red rose” is a perfect boss and a lucky one indeed to have you write her down this wonderfully 🙂
Stay blessed
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and kindness. Yes Rose is very close to perfect and I greatly enjoy working for her.
Indeed, she is lucky enough having you work with her 🙂
How very refreshing to read about a boss who is well-liked and respected 🙂
The.Best.Boss.Ever!