Ella Rosy Cheeks

Her seed turned into a bud the day she was miraculously conceived,
she peeked on a cool February day during the mid-afternoon-
Pink  R O S Y  cheeks with such brown eyes; it was so hard to believe,
her beauty shined with day beams as her effloresce began to bloom.

days into weeks…
  weeks into years…
    still with  R O S Y  cheeks…
      as I shed sweet mother tears…

During July she blossomed more than any other time I could think of,
she grew taller but still so itty-bitty in complete comparison to me-
Many thorns grew as she transformed into a young lady I dearly loved,
she found independence as she struggled in the breeze to be free.

days into weeks…
  weeks into years…
    still with  R O S Y  cheeks…
      as I shed sweet mother tears…

Time had passed as she met a young man who flourished her with desire,
rain had encountered, yet it nourished their relationship and made plans-
Just about the time her father and I decided to take a break and retire,
she walked down the aisle with a dozen pink colored roses in her hands.

She held such beauty as she closed her eyes with the sun fading into twilight,
in the morn’s fresh dew she awoke with such bloom as her thriving peeked-
The floret of her essence remains a sore eye for my lovely wondrous sight,
for she’ll always be my pure embellishment with those pink  R O S Y  cheeks.



*Dedicated to my beautiful daughter, Ella ROSE.* My nickname for her is Ella "Rosy Cheeks" And in words, she blooms - Poetry Contest Sponsor: Casarah Nance Date Written: August 23, 2016
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Neumann Avatar
September 15, 2016 at 6:07 AM
This is very moving and emotional. A great tribute. XXX
Hlabisa Avatar
September 15, 2016 at 3:13 AM
This is really touching and beautiful all in one... she is indeed your inspiration.Congrats on the placement :-)
Richards Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 7:40 PM
Such a personal tribute this poem is, Laura....she is as beautiful as a flower!! Congratulations on your win !!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 3:02 PM
Your daughter is so sweet luloo. This is a beautiful poem about her. Congratulations on your top placement! 7 ; )
Haight Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 2:56 PM
I knew this would place on top, Laura! Congratulations on your fine podium win! Hugs, Sandra
Allison Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 12:27 PM
Dropping back with my congrats LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx
Nusker Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 12:19 PM
Fabulous poem, Laura. Congratulations on your win.
Daniel Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 1:41 AM
Excellent write for your rosy daughter:) great pics:)
Austin Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 12:58 PM
Rosy cheeks is precious, your love sincere and delightful, daver
Onclaud Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 4:16 PM
ohh, a rose of delight is your write and your daughter as well... this is adorable , lou... love the pics; thanks!..huggs
Scars Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 6:32 PM
thank you lovely Nette :)-luloo
Dietrich Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 3:45 PM
you took a very unique approach having a child that represents the flower. GREAT job, Laura. so nice to see the pictures of Rosy cheeks, and I enjoyed your use of flower words to show her "blossoming." Is that part true that you have now retired and she has gotten married? I thought you were younger than that!!
Scars Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 3:48 PM
thanks lady! :) No I added the retired part thinking that I may feel like that one day far far from now! I'm only 36, not even close to retiring! lol :)-luloo
Haight Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 11:34 AM
Such a beautiful tribute to your sweet daughter, Laura, and perfect for Casarah's 'flower' contest. I enjoyed the wonderful pictures too. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
Scars Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 3:47 PM
thank you sweet Sandra :)-luloo
Allison Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 11:11 AM
aww what a delightful poem about Ella - I can picture her walking down the aisle with her little childhood pal from the contest picture... got to say shes as pretty as her beautiful mum:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Scars Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 3:46 PM
awww thanks lovely lady Jan :)-luloo
Hay Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 10:23 AM
A very sweet poem, lovely for your daughter to have as a keepsake too! Nicely written, good luck in the contest, warm regards, Laura.
Scars Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 3:46 PM
many thanks Laura :)-luloo
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