Rose-Bodied

Her whole being
is a bed of roses
Shadow and all

Her smell is sweet
Her look is crimson
Her touch is velvet
She is rose water
Subtle and soothing

Her thorns are true
And sharp
And piercing
Protecting the petals 
That line her flesh

Breathe her in
And let her grow
Handle her gently
Water her often

Kiss her to remember 
Kiss her to forget
Land on her
Soft as rain drops
When she is in need
Of caress