The Rose

The rose is a most beautiful flower
And it gives off the most glorious scent
It is mostly called the flower of Love
It’s fragrance from heaven lent

Its beauty has inspired legends
Hither and yon all over  the land
It has been involved in Gentlemen
Asking for a lady’s hand

It has decorated wedding days
And been there when love dies
It has been present so many times
As it inspired wishful sighs 

Any color can be thought of
From deep pink to a sunset red
A beautiful single scarlet rose
On the pillow of a lady’s bed

The beauty of the rose is famous
No matter the color you choose
Its blooms are inspired by all
Depending on which color you use 
 
It is sad to watch its beauty fade
As petals fall from the rose sublime
Age has taken its toll on the rose
Even its beauty no match for time

Is there a lesson here for me?
No it is just the way things unfold
All life has its moment of glory
But not all the wonder gets told
Connie Moore

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 11/10/2015 11:53:00 AM
Connie, Congratulations on your "Favorite Flower win." SKAT
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Date: 11/9/2015 2:15:00 PM
Congratulations in your win.
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Connie Moore
Date: 11/9/2015 5:44:00 PM
Thank you so much
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Connie Moore
Date: 11/9/2015 5:42:00 PM
. Thank you so much for your kind words
Date: 9/28/2014 5:25:00 PM
Connie, I love your poem and am partial to Roses.... Read my "A Rose That Never Fades" Great Job on a wonderful theme... Love ya lots.... Jake
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Date: 9/28/2014 5:30:00 PM
Well, thanks again Jake. I think you are just making my day. I have been in a funk lately and you are bringing me out. Helping me remember that there are beautiful things in this world even if they aren't going to last forever. And I even wrote about them. Connie
Date: 2/26/2014 9:40:00 PM
It is a beautiful flower, but beware of the thorns. Good write.
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Date: 2/26/2014 10:13:00 PM
thank you Robert. Your input is very appreciated. Connie
Date: 2/26/2014 2:55:00 AM
Beautifully written. Happy reading and writing Jan x
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Date: 2/26/2014 3:14:00 AM
thank you Jan. appreciate your input
Date: 2/26/2014 1:50:00 AM
Connie; this is very beautiful. The way you tell the story of the Rose. It is one of my favorite flowers. Thanks for this lovely poem.... Lucilla
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Date: 2/26/2014 1:56:00 AM
Thank you Lucilla, it is one of my favorites too. I am so glad you enjoyed. Connie
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