'A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose'
A wolf when
raised by dogs
forever
is a wolf
A banker once
he’s crossed the line
can never
steal enough
Aristocrats
their titles
banned
in practice stay elite
A dilettante
who’s been exposed
is then declared
effete
An arrow
with its feathers gone
when fired
lethal still
A grizzly bear
that’s been declawed
his teeth
remain to kill
A judge
without a jury
still hands
a sentence down
A clown
without a circus
can yet
erase a frown
A cop
without a badge
will chase you
till you’re caught
A Nun
without her habit
plain clothed
— in virtue walks
(Thank You Gertrude: December, 2025)
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Philosophical exploration of essence vs. external markers; abstract but grounded.
Dense parallelism; 10 complex ideas compressed into 10 lines; high ideational density.
Neutral-to-dark; explores inherent nature and loss, neither optimistic nor despairing.
Driving rhythm via anaphora and parallel structure; insistent declarative voice.
10 lines of substantive content; falls in 7-15 range.
Extended metaphors throughout; each line a simile; high ornamentation via analogy.
Pure lyric; internal philosophical voice; no narrative or dramatic personas.
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