Chocolate Roses



Some time ago, this man received a rose

Which, at first, seemed to be one of those

Wax artifacts designed to last forever ...

When placed in a vase or left uncovered

  

But a recent look at the wonder flower

Showed it to be something with power

For the colors of yellow and green had faded

Revealing a chocolate candy (edible-enaided)



Making me realize the coming occasion

Is already answered by this persuasion

For the choice between chocolate and roses

Is covered completely, at least, one supposes



It's a simple answer ... and a simple treat

For it's something you don't really need to eat

Nor do you need place in a vase of water 

Just to watch them slowly wilt ... ever-after



In fact, you could just arrange them all in a dish

Placing bouquet on coffee table with a wish ...

Each chocolate rose represents one of your heartstrings ...

Vibrating in harmony with all the love you bring ...



- Tristram



© Christopher W. Thomas

11:50am [12:37pm LV] 

Monday, Feb. 8th, 1999