A Rose with Thorns

The Rose: I need what everyone has, freedom and safety. But what I crave even more, what I don't dare say out loud, is to be consumed by desire. And it seems my wish has been answered as a masked man follows me, lurking in the shadows, watching me and knowing what I dream of. I should have been careful what I longed for because I realize he will be my doom. And still, I don't run. The shadow A clipped rose waiting to be plucked and taken. To give all I have and take what I need to fulfill my darkest cravings. An act I have done before, only this time, I came too close. And now I'm the one that gets burned.