Rose has thorns

Rose is beautiful, and it also has thorns
Fire can cook, and it can also burn
Salt sweetens, and it can also spoil the broth
Friendship is sweet, and it can also hurt the heart

Rose is beautiful, but thrust not yourself
Against its plant, it tears your skin
Fire can cook, but put off your gas
With naked fire, it burns your house

Salt sweetens but never use a scoop
In a meal for one, your tongue will revolt
Friendship is sweet, but never misuse it
Nothing tears the heart, more than a friend in hurt

Toyin Daniel, 12/12/08, 00:50