Rose and Thorn
Rose and Thorn
Carlie Lombardi
Overalls and a white t-shirt Worker Carhartt pants
The flowers overwhelm her nose He notices her and paces away
Miss Rose Mr. Thorn
A girl lost in her thoughts A man conscious of himself
The variety of flowers blast color inside the greenhouse The owner greets
She smells the vibrant blossoms “Oh…Hello”
Miss Rose Mr. Thorn
She looks up, eye contact He nods, confirmation
Goes on with her shopping He realizes and does the same
She hovers He hovers
Over the roses Over the thorns
She hovers He hovers
The flower whispers And screams “Pick me”
Eye contact Smile
Smile Eye contact
She walks out of the flower shop flattered but lonely He refuses loneliness
She turns back to get one last look He jogs towards her with roses
Innocent vulnerable petals Hidden prickly thorns
She smiles He smirks
Carlie Lombardi is a part of the class of 2022, a senior at Oakmont Regional High School. She is a part of SADD and yearbook. After school Carlie work...
