Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Rhyme

Do Not Send Me Roses

Do not send me roses
roses do not surprise
lavish me with sweet hydrangeas
their delicate bunches a feast for the eyes

Do not send me roses
roses have become so cliche
lavish me with joyful daisies,
azaleas, or fragrant lilac bouquets

Do not send me roses
God's garden grows many flowers
tall sunflowers bursting with seed
will brighten my day at any hour

Valentines Day has come and gone
my love, remember these words I say
do not send me roses
create a masterpiece for me to display!

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Jslambert Mister Roboto February 12, 2012 at 9:25 PM I particularly diGG the refrain of this piece. It made this poem sail the Seven Seas. 7 rate from me! Jslambert Mister Roboto February 14, 2012 at 12:23 AM yep. trying to stay warm! Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 12, 2012 at 9:57 PM Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. My husband knows not to get me roses. I expect him to put a little more thought into it. Just a little reminder for him...thanks for the 7 rate, very kind of you. Hope you are staying warm in this FL chill. Blessings, Rhonda

Poet Destroyer A February 12, 2012 at 2:32 PM Rhonda, i like..it.. different is good... take care..pd Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 12, 2012 at 9:51 PM Thanks, PD! I do love roses especially white roses ( my wedding reception centerpieces had white roses, hydrangeas and orchids) but no more or less than any other beautiful flower.

Wilma Neels February 12, 2012 at 1:59 PM Really enjoyed the flow in this gem Rhonda, I am totally with you on not wanting roses there is so many breathtaking flowers to chose from and you mentioned quite a few in this write of yours.. My weekend's been good thanks. It is almost 11pm over here! Enjoy what's left of your weekend. ;) blessings Wilma Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 12, 2012 at 9:46 PM Thanks Wilma! It's not that I don't love roses. I do. But I love other flowers as much if not more. Variety is the spice of life, right? Thanks for reading and commenting today. Blessings to you, Rhonda

Sara Kendrick February 12, 2012 at 1:51 PM Create work that has good flow, rhythm, and rhyme..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for your kind review of my work..Sara..Flower seed and the starter pots so that one can have plants ready to put in the ground when spring comes to stay would be a great gift..Sara Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 12, 2012 at 9:41 PM Thanks, Sara! I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Yes, seeds and pots would be a great gift. I plant a small garden with my son every year. A green thumb, I'm not. But we do try, and he loves getting dirty, of course! I hope spring comes early for your garden. Blessings, Rhonda