Arlene Smith Poet Kyrielle

Because He Gave a Single Rose

Her tired old eyes lit up bright.
A thankful tear, she could not hide.
A sweet aroma fills her nose;
because he gave a single rose.

Confined to this dreary nursing home;
having outlived family, she's alone.
Today, with a smile, her face glows;
because he gave a single rose.

He brings them often to his mother.
Today, one extra for another.
Talking, on and on she goes;
because he gave a single rose.

She asked an aid to bring a vase.
By her bed the gift was placed.
Happy and peaceful then she dozed;
because he gave a single rose.

Her final breath tonight was sweet.
Family missed, again to meet.
Her last day joyful, all heaven now knows;
because he gave a single rose.



July 17, 2014
Contest: Random acts is kindness
Sponsor: Debbie Guzzi

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Jeremy Smith May 10, 2017 at 5:08 PM I can, truly hear her in my head. Going on and on, with her sweet little voice. Great write!!

Lysette Marshall January 23, 2015 at 5:51 PM very touching

Poesy Relish January 17, 2015 at 2:15 PM Very touching Arlene... it can be anyones fate... blessings

Scott Thirtyseven September 5, 2014 at 9:43 AM A touching read, so soft, and tender. Well done.

Lucilla Carrillo August 20, 2014 at 6:21 PM Arlene; This is beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes, because he gave her a single rose. Great for the contest... Lucilla

Poet Destroyer A August 6, 2014 at 10:14 PM ARLENE, :) The best policy is kindness and respect. Congratulations, on your "Random Acts of Kindness" win... Have a sweet day or night... Love LINDA

Jan Allison August 3, 2014 at 8:44 AM Dropping back with my congrats Jan from jadazzle xxxx

Joyce Johnson August 1, 2014 at 11:17 PM Some of the smallest kind acts can mean much to a lonely person. Great win. Love, Joyce Arlene Smith August 2, 2014 at 2:05 AM Yes they can.. A lot of the folks there have no one.. Thanks for the visit dear Joyce.. Hugs.. Arlene

Richard Lamoureux August 1, 2014 at 9:21 AM This is so touching, congratulations! Arlene Smith August 1, 2014 at 9:58 AM Thanks, dear Richard!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Robert Lindley August 1, 2014 at 8:19 AM Love this write! BIG congrats on your win!! Arlene Smith August 1, 2014 at 9:58 AM Thanks, dear Robert!.. Big hugs!.. Arlene

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 1, 2014 at 5:22 AM Wonderful write Arlene n so is the win dear! great message ! Arlene Smith August 1, 2014 at 6:51 AM Thank you so much, sweet Doc!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Dr.Ram Mehta August 1, 2014 at 4:48 AM Heartfelt write with a fine message, Arlene Arlene Smith August 1, 2014 at 6:49 AM Thank you so much, Dr. Mehta, my dear friend.. Hugs.. Arlene

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 31, 2014 at 5:15 PM beautiful message my friend Arlene.. :D Congratulations!! hugs and hugs! Arlene Smith July 31, 2014 at 8:00 PM Thank you, sweet Olive!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Tim Smith July 31, 2014 at 5:09 PM Wow...nice win Arlene...hugs Tim Arlene Smith July 31, 2014 at 7:59 PM Thanks, Tim!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Faye Gibson July 31, 2014 at 4:41 PM Wonderful story, Arlene...and well told in your beautiful write. Congratulations. Arlene Smith July 31, 2014 at 7:58 PM Thank you, sweet Faye!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Debbie Guzzi July 31, 2014 at 3:00 PM This is so true too many of the elderly are so lonely [forgotten by family even if they still have any] - an exquisite kindness- congrad's on your win. Light & Love Arlene Smith July 31, 2014 at 3:07 PM Thank you so much, dear Debbie!.. Hugs.. Arlene

D.W. Rodgers July 20, 2014 at 4:16 PM A lovely use of a form I didn't know, I knew. But as usual with your work, it moves beyond form to touch the heart. all the best for the contest. Arlene Smith July 20, 2014 at 4:24 PM Dave, my friend, I am truly moved by your sweet comments.. Thank you so much, dear.. Hugs.. Arlene

Kelly Deschler July 18, 2014 at 1:46 AM The simple act of letting someone know that you care, can make a big difference.... This is such a tender and beautiful write, Arlene. Very nicely done! Good luck in Debbie's contest!.... Your poem reminded me of one that I wrote titled, "Where The White Rose Blooms". Arlene Smith July 18, 2014 at 6:03 AM Thank you, sweet Kelly! Sometimes just a smile and a kind word can make someone's day.. Hugs.. Arlene

Matthew Anish July 17, 2014 at 11:04 PM Touching work! Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Arlene Smith July 18, 2014 at 5:57 AM Thank you for your sweet comment and the visit, dear Mathew! Hugs.. Arlene

Vera Duggan July 17, 2014 at 7:13 PM Arlene, what a beautiful poem, I have a 96 year old mother in a nursing home and I will give her a single rose when her time is up because her name is Rose, thank you so much for the read, take care...........Vera........... Arlene Smith July 17, 2014 at 7:19 PM Awww that is so sweet, Vera! I haven't had any grandparents in over20 years.. I miss them... Thank you for the visit.. Hugs.. Arlene

Jerry T Curtis July 17, 2014 at 6:28 PM A very Masterful piece, Arlene. Bittersweet, such as life. Arlene Smith July 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM Thank you so much dear Jerry... So nice of you to visit.. Hugs.. Arlene

Tim Ryerson July 17, 2014 at 4:44 PM Heartbreaking yet so beautifully done Arlene...The Kyrielle is one of my favorite forms and yours is a perfect example why...I think you have a winner here - Tim Arlene Smith July 17, 2014 at 5:52 PM Thanks, dear Tim! I didn't even know what the form was until Andrea mentioned that my first poem was like that form.. Still learning.. Hugs my friend.. Arlene

Robert Nehls July 17, 2014 at 4:11 PM This one is going in my Faves, Arlene. It's very close to the perfect poem. A beautiful vision with each verse. God, I love this one. Very, very nice, my friend..... Robert. Arlene Smith July 17, 2014 at 5:49 PM Thank you so much, dear Robert! I am honored by such encouraging comments.. Hugs.. Arlene

James Fraser July 17, 2014 at 3:50 PM Sheer class I've just read, and I sentiment Tim's comment. I think many a poet would have been proud to have written this. Way to go Arlene, James..... Arlene Smith July 17, 2014 at 5:46 PM Thank you so much, dear James!... Very sweet of you my friend.. Hugs.. Arlene

Tim Smith July 17, 2014 at 3:05 PM So wonderful and romantic...I wish I would have penned this beauty...straight to my favs Arlene. A little kindness goes a long way. Thanks for sharing this moving piece......hugs Tim Arlene Smith July 17, 2014 at 3:19 PM Thank you so much for such sweet comments, Tim!.. Hugs my friend.. Arlene

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