Bed of Roses

Life’s a lot like that. 

A rose garden in June.
In its full breathtaking bloom.
Sure there are thorns in the bed.
And so many bees.
I’ve been stung before.
And it hurts like hell.
But then there are roses too.
In breathtaking shades of red, orange, yellow & pink.
Right there looking their best.
Right where they belong.
In the garden with millions others around them.
And the scent’s pretty awesome too.
So even if I can’t get over my fear of bees.
I’ll stay for the velvet petals, the scent & the view.