Roses

July 19

I am thankful for roses. Roses, to me, are one of the most perfect flowers. They come in varied colors and have a delightful scent. Of course, you know by now that I love flowers, having already mentioned orchids, tulips, and the flowers of Augusta National Golf Club. What can I say? Bebe and I have that in common. I think she loves flowers more than me. Without her green thumb, our yard would probably be devoid of flowers, lifeless and dull. Of all the flowers, I think roses say "love" more than any.

This is a rose that grows near my front porch. It opens up bright yellow and then fades to nearly white. The photo was taken in the in-between phase of just a little bit of yellow left.

rose

i’ll bring thee a rose

for you my sweet

place it under your pillow

to keep it fresh and neat

please keep it there

in its silky repose

bring it out occasionally

to sniff the fragrant rose

pray you will love

and may you not mourn

pray the scent stay sweet

and there be no thorn.

© rt tulley