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And the Rose Said This To Me

And The Rose Said This To Me... by Rick Rucker I was talking to the Rose I held in my hand, A long-stemmed red Rose, perhaps the fairest in the Land, You see, I was a bashful guy, who really never knew, 'Bout the Power of the Rose, and the things that it could do. I poured my Heart out, there were Tears involved, I had serious issues, many of them unresolved. As I prattled on, trying to talk, not whine, I told the Rose, it took a tragedy, for me to grow a spine! I went on and on, 'til something I detected, The Rose was talking back to me, wholly unexpected! The Rose offered to help me, like it had for others too, If I would give a lovely Rose to Someone just like You, That I would be rewarded by a big old juicy kiss, Finally, The Red Rose also told me this, In order to not Build your House of Love on shaky sand, Never meet Your Love without a red Rose in your Hand!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/1/2011 11:29:00 AM
My husband used to pick red roses ( out of my flower bed) and hand one to me with a flourish and a doff of the hat. How sweet and how I miss the little things. This is a dear and gentle poem Rick and I love it. Love, Joyce
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Date: 1/1/2011 4:56:00 AM
Fantastic thoughts on ,lovely rose and its personification.The last couplet is a gem. Rick. Happy New year.
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