Even an exotic rose has thorns

Even an exotic rose has thorns

(from the eyes of the flower)

When I first saw you, I saw you as you were,  raw, uncut, totally in your element

I was in the process of trying to blossom, while my heart was collecting on a settlement

But you caught me and you drew me in, and it seems as if there was no escape

I allowed you to take me in, and I broke every rule that I set for myself

I was not going to be pulled in by no one else

well i allowed you, unintentionally, and you have consumed me with your presence

hoping for a quick release, but instead you gave me waterfalls from constant erect injections

but the waterfalls after waterfalls, continued to rise

not once, but two times, that tsunami flooded through my eyes

as you continually injected me the river from my eyes never stopped

though i got what i asked for, I did not expect what i got

as the river ran, pouring, i was suddenly held that much tighter

your eyes began to drizzle, a little, and our future SEEMED that much brighter

i guess after too long, while i continued to blossom, i think you handled me a bit unaware

i informed you how to treat me, and you did for a minute, then things just became for the both of us, just a bit unfair

i had to remind you that i am yet a rose, and you pointed to my pain

i have thorns on my outer body, and you touch them all the same

i have been exposed to you, so you were aware, but seems as if you have forgotten

and as much as i want to just be blown away, you have this damn hold on me as if my life is yours to own.... well no...

the truth of the matter is, you have placed a permanent tattoo on my heart, but my soul has been scorned

you would always consider me your exotic rose, but even an exotic rose has thorns......
"xpressurself"