Red Roses

Romance
stained with crimson,
ashes of roses, red,
for each heartache, misery, joy,
loving

I send
the one I love
jubilant rose petals
sentiments finding refuge in
flowers.

Roses
scented, blushing,
like a smile at midnight
pictured inside dreams and longings,
heartfelt.

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cinquain

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