Are they worth it
the roses?
maybe the Chinese
were right to prefer peonies
bigger blossoms
and without the thorns
today again my arm bled
simply from tending
an irritable rose
it felt so undeserved
I was only trying
to help it grow
it's like when Ollie
our beloved cat
gets tired of being stroked
and without warning
digs in his claws
just so you know
I'm not sure if vigilance
can safeguard liberty
but it does seem a good plan
for rose enthusiasts
cat lovers
and husbands wishing to maintain
a peaceful status quo