Roses

Author: Lily Jiang

You cut me off from my brothers and sisters,

and whisk me to your home.

There I am admired,

cared for,

loved.

But as all flowers alike,

my petals soon wilt.

Just as swiftlly as it started

I am discarded

like i am nothing.

Unwanted

Alone

Thorns of hatred grow onto me

reaching out to stab you.

The duality of man.