I Am Rose

I am rose, albeit a dusty rose;
my journey forward has been long and hard 
along this narrow well-worn path I chose
that’s left me old and grey with dust-caked clothes
and dreams dismissed, emotions slightly scarred.

And yet the hopes that ever lead me on
are optimistic dreams with colored bows;
I’m always chasing my tomorrow’s dawn
and reaching for the dreams to which I’m drawn;
my lifetime color is a dusty rose.


August 16, 2025

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Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/16/2025 7:41:00 PM

Dusty rose. That color is beautiful, my dear sweet friend. :) It's actually close to one of my favorite colors. While your ' journey forward has been long and hard. ' It's so wonderful to know that your ' always chasing optimistic dreams with colored bows. ' Makes my heart smile. :) Your thoughts hold hope and inspiration. My best to you, John. Always. :) Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 8/17/2025 5:39:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts my sweet friend, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/16/2025 5:42:00 PM

I found this poem honest yet uplifting. I especially liked the imagery in these lines: narrow well-worn path I chose that’s left me old and grey with dust-caked clothes and dreams dismissed, emotions slightly scarred. The dusty rose color suits the message in this poem...perfect! Sara

John Gondolf
Date: 8/17/2025 4:21:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, Sara, I appreciate it. John

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/16/2025 11:13:00 AM

Hello John Gondolf, A dusty roze is a lovely color. I hope you reach your dream. enjoy your weekend. /Darlene/

Lin Lane

Date: 8/16/2025 10:05:00 AM

It's a very beautiful color you've chosen, John. It speaks of the storms you've weathered and yet, the positive hope that remains in your dreams.

John Gondolf
Date: 8/17/2025 3:44:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Lin, I appreciate it. Hope all is well in NOLA. John