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A Rose Fell

A rose fell to the ground, he slowly picked it up and took it home to his dying little girl, as she took the rose from him, she told him this oh daddy, just before you came home I asked Jesus if I could smell a rose just one more time before I died, now my prayer has been granted to me and now I can go home with Him this very night. wrote 4-9-11

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/4/2011 8:24:00 PM

a wonderful poem James, with inspiration of beliving... thanks..p.d.

Lisa Cooper

Date: 4/18/2011 6:12:00 PM

lovely

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/17/2011 10:30:00 AM

Dear James, thank you for your comments and for recounting the tragedy behind this poem. Seeing those "tiny coffins" for children evokes so much sadness. I'm out of town fishing until after Easter -- returning home May 4. Have an EKG May 5. Have a wonderful Easter, my friend! Love, Carolyn

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 4/16/2011 3:19:00 PM

A heart wrenching write, James, with a tender and soulful ending. Enjoyed reading this piece, though it is so very sad. Wishing you and yours the best! Mikki

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 4/15/2011 4:05:00 AM

sad stuff!!

Jack Horne

Date: 4/13/2011 2:43:00 PM

Very sad but absolutely beautiful, James

Kacey Greenlee

Date: 4/13/2011 10:15:00 AM

So sad yet beautiful story told.Thanks for your words on''Christinas' Gift''.Have a great day....sincerely,Kacey

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2011 12:10:00 AM

so sentimental and sad. You have a very definite style I can see!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/12/2011 5:07:00 PM

So touching, James. I'm sure her father was distraught knowing he would lose her that night, but her last wish had been granted. Beautiful! Love, Carolyn

Daver Austin

Date: 4/12/2011 7:35:00 AM

So sad, the death of a child. The rose for innocence. Love, dave

Tina Lowery

Date: 4/11/2011 8:23:00 PM

Womderful!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/11/2011 6:05:00 PM

Nice dedication to your loved one and your devotion to God, James

John Loving Iii

Date: 4/11/2011 5:28:00 PM

people may wonder why i find this believeable. but things add up and the things of this earth have testified to the validity of jesus being this sweet. john h loving iii

Gert W. Knop

Date: 4/11/2011 4:52:00 PM

Awesome and heartbraking piece James! So sad but also sweet!...Have a great week and take care!...Love, Gert

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/11/2011 3:25:00 PM

Tender and touching James.. sad but so sweetly penned my friend.. superb luv..

Ralph Taylor

Date: 4/11/2011 3:10:00 PM

Awesome piece, James. Very touching. Excellent. Thanks for your comments. All the best. Ralph

Eamon Duffin

Date: 4/11/2011 3:08:00 PM

Hi James. Thanks for the visit and the comment. This is a fine piece of writing. The ability to use sentiment without submerging into pathos is a rare thing. The emergence of faith and acceptance at the end is a fine ending. Well done. Eamon