Author Walter de la Mare A rose, in water, to its stem Decoys a myriad beads of air; And, lovely with the light on them, Gives even its thorns their share. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 5 (1 vote) Rate Log in or register to post comments