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Metaphorical - I watched a version of the Phantom of the Opera once, but it was such a long time ago, I remember nothing except the basic plotline. So, you are addicted to the newest version? I have not heard a lot about it. I am a definite fan of musicals. What is it like?
Somehow, my writing always gets better as time goes by.

Miss Piratess - Merzale's poems are almost always sad or have a slight underlining of sadness. She's had a hard life, you know. And you got a peice of Tousle down, but I won't tell you what (sticks out tongue in an annoying, immature way)

The idea of the rose is, I think, from the Disney version. Is that right? Anyway, not mine.

Beast: A Blushing Rose

the rose, of all the flowers, is perfect
in its texture, shape, and color
sometimes I stop and reflect
why the fairy chose not a duller
flower to watch over my days
why not choose clover
or one simpler in its ways

the rose, of all the flowers, is a trick
in its beauty, color, and thorns
the flower that pricks you as you pick
the only flower that warns

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