Beauty from the Beast

Some things in life are clearly defined... nighttime is dark; Sharks eat people (general view anyway); Antarctica is cold; and love shouldn't hurt! This last one is a thought that was tested recently. As I was exiting my car I noticed a cacti plant on the side of the building. There is an odd strangeness in the cactus plant; thorny = yes; prickly = yes; not appreciated as a gift = yes; beautiful = ?! This particular plant has a gorgeous flower blossoming from it! Talk about a contradiction in nature!
The thought came upon me that many things in our life bring both beauty and pain. The flower was so spectacular in it's protective mount that I really wanted to partake it's aroma... but I dare not! I knew that I would be risking a bit of personal safety and security if I got too close. This was the most definitive case of "I would love to, but no thanks!" I've ever had! Life should be so upfront.
Some of the most beautiful women in the world should have scissors for hands to tell a man upfront that emasculation is a part of the package. Stud-like Adonis' that make the most stable minded woman swoon should come with horns placed strategically on their heads or handcuffs hanging off of their waists to show women that any interaction with this kind of person will result in 'hazardous' conditions. Since we can't see those flaws that cause the most damage to us psychologically we must take careful thought in whom we 'smell'. If you are that close you are probably expecting the pain...

-but that's just Some Guy's View