This peom was written by the lead singer of System of a Down, whose poetry is actually quite moving. I have a book of his work called Cool Gardens and this is one of my favorites (I find the first two lines particularly moving). I was hoping to hear a few opinions on the meaning of this poem. I have my opinions, but I would like to know what others think.

Misunderstood Rose
by Serj Tankian

I can feel you far away
Your hesitation matching mine
Sadness left as the residue of uncompromising love
Between the blind seeking
The adoration of bright doorways,
And sweet melodic voices
Dispersed by the wind, arrested in the park
I can feel you far away
With your earth blue eyes
Catching the waves of unknown oceans,
Not born,
Harvesting the seeds of torn lullabies, in disguise
Your grief matching mine
Touching glasses toasting the totality of all time
When lovers fought behind the lines of red wims
Pouring from the gashes left behind by the sweet petals
Of a misunderstood rose.
ForeverZero Reviewed by ForeverZero on . What do you think this poem means? This peom was written by the lead singer of System of a Down, whose poetry is actually quite moving. I have a book of his work called Cool Gardens and this is one of my favorites (I find the first two lines particularly moving). I was hoping to hear a few opinions on the meaning of this poem. I have my opinions, but I would like to know what others think. Misunderstood Rose by Serj Tankian I can feel you far away Your hesitation matching mine Sadness left as the residue of Rating: 5