The Rose

O beaker of blood Enticing red cabarnet Blood of the saints Tears of the brave Baptised in the river Her artereous rush Now pumping in my veins Reddens my lips Whispers Thy Name Rose of Sharon I cry to my Maker I am so little Make me a little like Thee

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Silent One

Date: 10/29/2020 1:08:00 PM

Hey not seen you in a while . Hope you are ok.

Wilma Neels

Date: 2/4/2020 9:43:00 PM

This is such a beauty Jannie! Hope you are well

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/9/2019 9:51:00 PM

Superbly touching and truthful write, Jannie - I miss you, Buddy, your energy and kindness. I pray (fervently) that you are well. Merry Christmas, Brother. Much love & Respect - G

Jannie Breedt
Date: 12/14/2019 1:12:00 PM

How awfully kind of you. I will reply on your latest poem

James Inman

Date: 10/13/2019 2:48:00 PM

A lovely write Jannie.

Jannie Breedt
Date: 12/14/2019 1:12:00 PM

Thank you James

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/8/2019 7:49:00 PM

I can picture this scene well because your words convey it clearly and so beautifully. A man sitting by a wide deep river lost in reflection.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/27/2019 2:27:00 PM

I love this soulful poem Jannie. I think about so often. Please forgive my lack of response. I have many things going on. I pray for your safety every time I think of you. Many blessings my dear friend. Love, Connie xxoo

Jannie Breedt
Date: 8/27/2019 11:38:00 PM

Well hello mz Wonderful. So happy to find you here. I will respond on your latest poem.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 8/24/2019 6:51:00 AM

Rose of Sharon wow this whole lil poem is unique and awesome. Very interesting as well. I like how you describe the river and blood so creatively. Kudos for this sublime ode. Pls pleez do review/ comment my newest poem too.

Jannie Breedt
Date: 8/26/2019 3:00:00 AM

Hi Zaynab. Thanks for stopping by. Awesome

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/7/2019 1:44:00 PM

Incredible write, my friend, and going into my favs ... haven't seen or heard from you in some time, and I'm thinking of and praying for you, My Brother - blessings! (My pharmacist buddy is from South Africa, and he keeps me updated a bit - much to worry about).

Jannie Breedt
Date: 7/8/2019 4:21:00 AM

Oy this country is finito my friend. So nice of you to stop by though. Youre always on my mind too. I have to catch up.