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The Rosebud

It is only a tiny rosebud, 
 a flower of God's design; 
 But I cannot unfold the petals 
 with these clumsy hands of mine. 

 The secret of unfolding flowers 
 is not known to such as I. 
 GOD opens the flower so sweetly 
 when in my hands they die. 

 If I cannot unfold a rosebud, 
 this flower of God's design, 
 then how I have the wisdom 
 to unfold this life of mine? 

 So I'll trust him for leading 
 each moment of my day. 
 I will look to him for guidance 
 each step of the pilgrim way. 

 The pathway that lies before me, 
 Only the Heavenly Father knows. 
 I'll trust Him to unfold the moments 
 Just as He unfolds the rose.

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Darryl Brown Date: 12/12/2018 4:13:00 PM Dear Edna, Please remove Rose bud from your copyright you have infringed on my Intellectual property. My name is Pastor Darryl L. Brown I wrote this poem in 1974 completed a copyright in 1985. I have proving over and over again. That's why you will see my name at the bottom of my poem on most of the internet entries. my email is brownslord@hotmail.com Login to Reply Darryl Brown Date: 12/12/2018 4:18:00 PM I also know the the original print shop that produced my first copies. they are still operating in Staten Island N.Y.C. And I have about 10 wittiness's still alive today. 4 of them have my original plaques I produced.

Darlene Gifford Date: 5/31/2015 8:07:00 AM A 7 and a save for me! I know that the rosebuds God's hand touches, also touches you and me. Just like this poem inspires all who read it. Well written!... Blessings, Darlene Login to Reply