Don’t Ask Me For A Red Rose: Ethereal verses on Love, Nature & Humanity

by Khan Eagle

Without doubt, poetry is the crown of literature, as W. Somerset Maugham rightly stated. And as Matthew Arnold put it, poetry is the most beautiful, most impressive and most effective way to say something. A good poet is both the conscience and the interpreter of the society he/she lives in. A poet observes just like a scientist. However, unlike most people, he does not make his observations only with his head eyes. He has a third eye. The eye of the heart. He looks at events, objects, nature and relationships between people with the eye of the heart and most of the time, the poet sees what other people cannot see. He shares what he sees with the society with the most beautiful words and expressions, which we call poetry.

However, not everyone who writes poetry is a poet, and not every piece of writing written in the form of poetry is poetry. I always say: Poetry is not saying everything that comes to your mind or putting fancy words together in a line. Poetry is distilling your soul into meaningful rhymes.

On the other hand, unfortunately, especially in the Western world, poetry has lost its former glory. Children and young people no longer read poetry. This does not bode well for the future of our world and humanity.

Walter Scott says:

Teach your children poetry; it opens the mind, lends grace to wisdom and makes the heroic virtues hereditary. I would also like to add that: Read poetry, let your children read it too. Because poetry is the only plane tree left in the center of a concrete city. Because poetry is one of the last human bastions against artificial intelligence.

Within this context, in this poetry book titled "Don't Ask for a Red Rose from Me", you will find poems written specifically for children, in addition to the themes of Love, Nature, and Humanity. I also included my aphorisms on various areas of life in chapter 5.

The book consists of 5 chapters, 241 poems and 31 aphorisms regarding every front of life

If you read and like my book, I would be happy if you could write a review on Amazon.

If you don't have an idea about this book and the poet, it will be enlightening for you to read the comments left by readers on his previous books.

Warm regards,
Khan EAGLE

274 pages, Paperback

First published September 9, 2024

Reviews

[Brigitte Akin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hi Eagle
I am a bookshop owner from Denmark. A friend advised me your books and i bought your last book. I must confess that the more i read the more i fall in love with your poetry. The title is shocking. The cover is extremely beautiful and meaningful. The content is jaw dropping. I would be more than happy to sell your books in my book shop if you let me. I see your books are on sale on Amazon. Yet, if they are available for 3rd party sales, i would certainly sell your books. I opened this account just to reach you. Looking forward to hear from you dear amazing poet.

[Khan Eagle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dearest readers/followers
Although its striking and intriguing, i guess most of you wonder why I created this title, what is the story behind it.
The title of the book is in fact the title of one of my poems in the book. As you read the poem, you will understand and appreciate why i used this title.

DON'T ASK ME FOR A RED ROSE

Don't ask me for a red rose
Blood comes to my mind
Don't ask me for a white rose
Reminds me of innocent people who died
Don't ask me for a black rose either
Recalls me of death
Don't ask me for a yellow rose
Calls up me that life is temporary
Don't ask me for a pink rose either
It hurts to know that the world is not rosy
You'd better ask me for a blue rose
Only blue gives me peace

Khan EAGLE

And another poem completing the message:

BLOOD RED
As the world is painted blood red
How can I give you red roses?
How can I kiss your lips
that resemble red goblets?
How can I praise your red dress
that it dazzles the gazing eyes
Forgive me my darling
I'm not well these days
Let alone the red roses
I'm even ashamed to utter
the word "red"



Best regards
Khan EAGLE

[Mona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely an amazing poetry book of Love, Nature, Poems for Kids, and Humanity. It also includes 6 pages of “Aphorisms” where the poet shares his wisdom quotes. This poetry book is not an ordinary book. It’s a priceless golden threads of words that not only touch your heart and leave you with indelible memories, but will give you the lifetime wisdom about what love is and the meaning of life.
Without any reservation, I highly recommend everyone to buy it and enjoy the experience of reading poetries of diverse areas of life!

[Doris Dohn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poetry book of Superlatives 🦅📙🦅📙🦅:
I can imagine what an exciting, entertaining, demanding, uplifting - and yes, probably challenging - time the author had, putting this work together, but the end result is something beautiful and fascinating!!... For dreaming, immersing yourself in romance, also sadness, self-reflection, emotions and also deep relaxing hours!

Khan Eagle 🦅🩵🦅 as a worldwide best Poetry Creator!!

[FAITH F. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I BOUGHT KHAN EAGLE'S POEM BOOK - DON'T ASK ME FOR A RED ROSE - AND I THINK THAT EVERYBODY SHOULD BUY HIS BOOKS BECAUSE THEY MAKE YOU FEEL! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT BECAUSE THE POEMS MAKE YOU GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR FEELINGS! I RECOMMEND READING IT OUT IN NATURE. GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR MOST DEEP FEELINGS WITH KHAN EAGLE'S MOST PHENOMENAL POEM BOOK - DON'T ASK ME FOR A RED ROSE!

[María · Rating 5 out of 5]

My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for this amazing book.

DON'T ASK ME FOR A RED ROSE. I am fascinated by the book. A dazzling poetry book with a wide collection of poems, about love, nature, chapters for kids, different aspects of life and part with aphorisms. Khan Eagle with his unmatched style, personality and his human values ​​makes his poems unsurpassed works of art. For those who are poetry lovers without a doubt will fall in love from the first page and for those who are beginning their journey in the wonderful world of poetry, without a doubt it will be the book that will motivate to continue reading and enjoying poetry in its purest form. Reading a daily poem opens our imagination, generates happiness, fascination, and good humor, transmits feelings to us. Khan Eagle's poetry is the best example. I have read all his books, and reread and read and I can say that his poetry is on par with the greatest poets of all time. I recommend this masterful book that will undoubtedly touch your heart. DON'T ASK ME FOR A RED ROSE an endless pleasure a marvelous poetry book.

[Camille Camus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Khan Eagle, que je connais de la plateforme X et dont je lis les poèmes avec admiration depuis des années, est à la fois un grand ami, une personne merveilleuse et un poète très talentueux avec de magnifiques poèmes qui me rappellent Rimbaud. J'ai ouvert un compte ici pour le soutenir et je voulais partager mon point de vue avec tout le monde. Lisez-le, vous aussi tomberez amoureux de ses poèmes.

[Amy Roessing · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so excited to hold my favorite poet, Khan Eagle's third poetry book in my hands now, which has just been published. I had bought his previous two books and read them over and over. When you read them, you will realize that no matter how many times you read Khan Eagle's poems, they will never bore you. On the contrary, they will leave a different taste in your mouth every time you read them.
I am awestruck with his latest book, "Don't Ask Me For A Red Rose,” both in terms of its scope, cover and content.
We can see the book as a manifesto of love. However, in addition to love, there are many deep and meaningful poems about nature, children and humanity in the book. Moreover, i really appreciated his aphorisms regarding every aspect of life.
I am thinking of giving the book to my loved ones as a gift, as I have done in the past. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in literature!

[Almira · Rating 5 out of 5]

MUST READ MASTERPIECE*****
When evaluating an object, work or product, we make ratings such as good, very good and best. But sometimes the best is not enough for us. If we like it very much, we say the best of the best. This book deserves the rating of the best of the best in the field of poetry. Here's why:
First of all, it is not limited to a certain subject. It contains exquisite poems related to every area of ​​our lives.
Secondly, the poet's writing style and his unique language. This unique and melodic language never bores you.
Thirdly, unlike many poetry books, verses that will guide you, shed light on your life, and remain in your mind. Words that you can whisper to your lover and steal his/her heart when you say them to him/her.
I stronlgly recommend this to everyone who is literate.

[Ingrid R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the two previous books by the poet KHAN EAGLE, but this latest book that he has brought to light is something exceptional. It is poetry in its purest sense, they are unimaginable feelings, they are written verses that sweep like a tsunami until they reach the reader's heart.
I truly adore this latest book DON'T ASK ME FOR A RED ROSE, it is an exquisite work of art to have as a constant reading.
There are so many things to say about this book that words would be lacking to accurately describe it. I recommend it as a fabulous read. Don't miss it! 🌹🌹🌹

[A£i©€ Ma¥§ £ov€ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever meet a mountain at the base and look up? What you see isn't the true essence of its power but you feel its power and it's invite to climb to the top. Taking the challenge means trust courage and strength. Caution is a must in the climb accomplishment once on top. Like the nested flying creature we trust the beauty fear the fall and then embrace the flight into places we have been afraid of my whole life. Thank you for helping me climb above my doubts to share my words locked under limits set in my learned helplessness. Khan your words are a gift.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend poet Khan Eagle's beloved work, "Don't Ask Me For a Red Rose." This collection explores love in its various manifestations, whether romantic, platonic or self-love. Khan Eagle's language is rich and suggestive, intertwining nature with human experiences, which gives depth to his verses. Readers will be able to reflect on their experiences, experiencing both the pain of loss and the joy of connection, releasing the healing that comes from embracing love.