The Rose

O beaker of blood
Enticing red cabarnet
Blood of the saints
Tears of the brave
Baptised in the river
Her artereous rush
Now pumping in my veins
Reddens my lips
Whispers Thy Name
Rose of Sharon
I cry to my Maker
I am so little
Make me a little like Thee
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Agustin Avatar
January 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed New Year.
One Avatar
October 29, 2020 at 1:08 PM
Hey not seen you in a while . Hope you are ok.
Neels Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 9:43 PM
This is such a beauty Jannie! Hope you are well
Barden Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 9:51 PM
Superbly touching and truthful write, Jannie - I miss you, Buddy, your energy and kindness. I pray (fervently) that you are well. Merry Christmas, Brother. Much love & Respect - G
Breedt Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 1:12 PM
How awfully kind of you. I will reply on your latest poem
Inman Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 2:48 PM
A lovely write Jannie.
Breedt Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 1:12 PM
Thank you James
Cresswell Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 7:49 PM
I can picture this scene well because your words convey it clearly and so beautifully. A man sitting by a wide deep river lost in reflection.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 2:27 PM
I love this soulful poem Jannie. I think about so often. Please forgive my lack of response. I have many things going on. I pray for your safety every time I think of you. Many blessings my dear friend. Love, Connie xxoo
Breedt Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 11:38 PM
Well hello mz Wonderful. So happy to find you here. I will respond on your latest poem.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 6:51 AM
Rose of Sharon wow this whole lil poem is unique and awesome. Very interesting as well. I like how you describe the river and blood so creatively. Kudos for this sublime ode. Pls pleez do review/ comment my newest poem too.
Breedt Avatar
August 26, 2019 at 3:00 AM
Hi Zaynab. Thanks for stopping by. Awesome
Barden Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 1:44 PM
Incredible write, my friend, and going into my favs ... haven't seen or heard from you in some time, and I'm thinking of and praying for you, My Brother - blessings! (My pharmacist buddy is from South Africa, and he keeps me updated a bit - much to worry about).
Breedt Avatar
July 8, 2019 at 4:21 AM
Oy this country is finito my friend. So nice of you to stop by though. Youre always on my mind too. I have to catch up.
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