The Rose

, Amanda McBroom

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Some say love, it is a river 
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that drowns the tender reed.
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Some say love, it is a razor 
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that leaves your soul to bleed.
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Some say love, it is   a hunger, 
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an endless aching need.
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I say love, it is a flower, 
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and you it's only seed.