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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Date: 9/15/2016 6:07:00 AM
This is very moving and emotional. A great tribute. XXX
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Date: 9/15/2016 3:13:00 AM
This is really touching and beautiful all in one... she is indeed your inspiration.Congrats on the placement :-)
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Date: 9/14/2016 7:40:00 PM
Such a personal tribute this poem is, Laura....she is as beautiful as a flower!! Congratulations on your win !!
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Date: 9/14/2016 3:02:00 PM
Your daughter is so sweet luloo. This is a beautiful poem about her. Congratulations on your top placement! 7 ; )
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Date: 9/14/2016 2:56:00 PM
I knew this would place on top, Laura! Congratulations on your fine podium win! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 9/14/2016 12:27:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/14/2016 12:19:00 PM
Fabulous poem, Laura. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 8/26/2016 1:41:00 AM
Excellent write for your rosy daughter:) great pics:)
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Date: 8/24/2016 12:58:00 PM
Rosy cheeks is precious, your love sincere and delightful, daver
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Date: 8/23/2016 4:16:00 PM
ohh, a rose of delight is your write and your daughter as well... this is adorable , lou... love the pics; thanks!..huggs
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Date: 8/23/2016 6:32:00 PM
thank you lovely Nette :)-luloo
Date: 8/23/2016 3:45:00 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!!
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Date: 8/23/2016 3:48:00 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
Date: 8/23/2016 11:34:00 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
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Date: 8/23/2016 3:47:00 PM
thank you sweet Sandra :)-luloo
Date: 8/23/2016 11:11:00 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
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Date: 8/23/2016 3:46:00 PM
awww thanks lovely lady Jan :)-luloo
Date: 8/23/2016 10:23:00 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.
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Date: 8/23/2016 3:46:00 PM
many thanks Laura :)-luloo
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