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Roses |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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One of two full blood red blossoms was gone upon my return Given the choice of giving my rose with a smile Or the feeling that someone has been inside the wire too close touching the house perhaps perhaps not touching a child taking home to mother innocence But Roses aren't just Roses to me For example my daughter's middle name is Rose named after his late wife my best friend and a great grandma on her daddy's side Our first rose we planted was when we got married It was just thorny sticks in a plastic bag of dirt all I remember is the word flame in the name The buds were yellow at their bottoms and innocent pink along the petal edge It was a climbing rose long stems branched out heavy laden with blooms that as they opened their colors changed the petals deepening into shades of orange and crimson when the wind bounced the loose branches about you understood how the rose came by it's name I believed it to be the most beautiful rose I had ever seen something was mentioned about a trellis but nothing was done in time It split right down the middle and died I took it as an omen Today I have a trellis and pink and pinker blooming sweet the blood reds came to share the rose bed from a corner of neglected near to death It now blooms so lovely one comes up missing once in a while LGR(C)8/7/13 |
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swampguy Member
since 2013-08-04
Posts 83 |
What a poem to wake up to, Lori. Telling the tale of the Rose as you skidded across time and troublesome delights, but always, always returning to the Rose. I would love to hear you read this. It is a poem which begs to be read. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Why thank you very much Jerry for your comment about reading this aloud. It just so happens I will be reading my poetry later today. I was debating about adding this one. You helped me make up my mind. Bless your heart. Lori  I just hope this isn't another one of my poems only you like......  |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
something about roses evokes these regal thoughts which you bring much life to in the joy of the blooms |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
oooo thank you EmmaRose what a sweeet thing to say.Hugs Lori |
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