The Thorn of a Rose

Tell me one more time why
why you removed the thorn from the rose
don't you understand its necessity?
it adds beauty and texture
it protects what before
was just a defenseless luxury of the eye
yes, the thorn may have pricked you a few times
but did it not save you from picking
what turned out to be a dead rose?
why did you cut it off
when it's one of your greatest belssings?
so what if it hurts sometimes
if it will save you when it matters?