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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

Copyright © Jannie Breedt | Year Posted 2019

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Beata Agustin Date: 1/20/2025 7:20:00 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. Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 10/29/2020 1:08:00 PM Hey not seen you in a while . Hope you are ok. Login to Reply

Wilma Neels Date: 2/4/2020 9:43:00 PM This is such a beauty Jannie! Hope you are well Login to Reply

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/9/2019 9:51:00 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 Login to Reply Jannie Breedt Date: 12/14/2019 1:12:00 PM How awfully kind of you. I will reply on your latest poem

James Inman Date: 10/13/2019 2:48:00 PM A lovely write Jannie. Login to Reply Jannie Breedt Date: 12/14/2019 1:12:00 PM Thank you James

Patricia Cresswell Date: 9/8/2019 7:49:00 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. Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/27/2019 2:27:00 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 Login to Reply Jannie Breedt Date: 8/27/2019 11:38:00 PM Well hello mz Wonderful. So happy to find you here. I will respond on your latest poem.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri Date: 8/24/2019 6:51:00 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. Login to Reply Jannie Breedt Date: 8/26/2019 3:00:00 AM Hi Zaynab. Thanks for stopping by. Awesome

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/7/2019 1:44:00 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). Login to Reply Jannie Breedt Date: 7/8/2019 4:21:00 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.