Three Roses

Three Roses
Three roses  all in array
Let me still  capture while I may
And try to remember another time
When you were young
and we were strong
The roles we felt we had to play
To help you blossom and not sway
From the crueler winds that might bend
you in a different way
But you prevailed against the gales
To be where you are today
You keep on sprouting as we grow old
Now you are strong because of love
And now three roses have their buds

2001-2005-2008
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Wegman Avatar
March 8, 2014 at 6:45 PM
Wow, Ralph...now THAT was nice! Especially as a father to TWO wonderful daughters. CONGRATS...great Dad, great poem!
Dietrich Avatar
January 6, 2014 at 8:04 PM
oh MY this is SO NICE!! what lovely personification of roses and symbols of your dear family.
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December 24, 2013 at 2:40 AM
Ralph--Dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTMAS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
Sergi Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 9:26 AM
Thank you, Richard and Mary Jo: I wish you a Merry Christmas
Lamoureux Avatar
December 20, 2013 at 7:18 PM
This is so filled with emotion, you both have been tripely blessed. Merry Christmas to you and your family
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