Thorns of a rose Cut into my hand Deep under my skin There…
“Thorns of a rose Cut into my hand Deep under my skin There it stays Even when I let go The blood and scars remain It might heal But the memory will return It relates to depression In a number of ways Hurt and pain The memory will never fade It slowly kills us As the petals begin to fall Time passes slowly Suffering more and more”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A rose’s thorns symbolize lingering pain and memory that persist like depression.
In simple terms: Painful memories linger like rose thorns.
Seek healing beyond physical scars.
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When to use this quote
- therapy
- grief counseling
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What helps you release lingering hurt?
- How can you transform pain into growth?
Focusing on pain may prevent moving forward.