Unadorned
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Written on March 20, 2024
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Although the rose is unadorned by dew, rain or sun… she shines still brighter when all her work is done. ~ quote by poet
If often seems that I’m like the gentle rose,
When my limbs are pruned, my spirit thrives and grows.
Like the rose, my deep roots are the foundation,
For when my roots doubt, there is bleak stagnation.
Like the rose, my thorns seem rather like a curse,
But when looking closer, you see bugs who’re worse.
Battling bugs and disease, stems and leaves grumble,
I see the naked rose which makes me humble.
See the forest for the trees, rose as it sways,
Its rambling branches create a silent maze.
I feel just like that rose as it blooms with grace,
Then finds herself fading with age who’ll erase.
If I could tell past sprouts how to make time last,
I’d reveal the wonder of One I’ll holdfast.
When time has ended and I lay my head down,
There isn’t a doubt that His light will be my gown.
Like the rose who fades, despite our heavy grief,
We know she’ll rise again and it’s my belief…
That when she rises, she’ll be more amazing,
Much more beautiful as her soul is praising.
Copyright © Regina Mcintosh | Year Posted 2024
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