The rose spoke to the shadow:
'But why do you follow me? '
The shadow replied, 'Never have I seen
A beauty to rival with thee.'
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a very very delicate and sensitive emotion expressed with tremendous beauty and words chosen are just right, ,
beauty of rose is rivaled, even defeated.. yeah it is..really... a wonderful poem to me
Deep, meaningful and creative writing Rani. The last stanza is beautiful with the harmony of nature completing the picture of the glorious rose and its shadow. 10 Karin Anderson
Wonderful poetry, but without our sun both would die. Thank you Rani. Regards Bob
'The rose and the shadow thus Became the closest of friends From sunrise to sunset The shadow the rose defends.' My 10 with pleasure for this excellent poem.
This poem reminds of one Jean de la Fontaine's poems, however, the ending, the after-taste, the conclusion did not taste like a 'creme brulee'. Since you live in France, please read: Le lievre et la tortue. GL
This one has more than a touch of soul. Beautiful, Rani. Warm regards, Sandra
this is an amazing poem in content and composition. 10 goes to my fav list Mamta
this is a such a beautiful poem ma'm....lovely rhythm and rhyme...goes to my fav...10+