As Rose Petals Wither
As rose petals wither in the autumn of life,
Days hasten in orbits, some dull, some are bold.
my muse rises to hoist a setting sun hung in gold,
gleaming light abiding as daughter, mother, and wife.
Glorious blessings entrusted outshine loss and strife.
Circling paths of heaven and earth, charms conjured unfold
as rose petals wither.
I hum a lighthearted song from an innocent time
and soar higher than summer to tranquilly reminisce.
Then, receive autumn with thankful heart, tho' spring I do miss.
Warm days dash by, distant Christmas bells chime
as rose petals wither.
By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders, July 22, 2012
for Nette Onclaud's RONDINE THE TRAFFIC OF LIFE Contest
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