A beautiful bud 

As white as snow

New to the world

So long ago

Her small little garden

Protects her from the rest

She longed to get out

If only she knew what they would test

Stay safe while you can

She was warned by many

You are safe and protected

And your garden has plenty

Yet despite their cautions

She grew curiouser by the day

Then she did the unthinkable

And ran far away

She climbed the garden wall

And was intrigued by what she saw

For the land beyond her garden

Appeared to have no flaw

Her innocence hid the truth

That the world isnt what it seems

And unfortunately for her

The only thing good would be her dreams

The lavish land before her

Was a mirage hiding the horror

We should pray for the little rose

For nothing there could restore her

Walking through the land

She soon felt tired and sad

For the land she once carved to see

Was taking everything she had

Her spirit was crushed 

And her heart was torn

She now longed for the place 

At which she was born

Her little garden 

That was small yet safe

And she laughed at the thought

Of once being encased

Her garden never hurt her

Never caused her to be lost

Thinking back she never knew

How much her freedom would cost

Now looking at her petals

Which once were white as snow

They now bleed red and she never thought

How much she would miss their glow