Saturday, July 20, 2024

Roses


Fragility and
Tenderness and thoughtfulness
"You are in my thoughts."

Fragrant, inviting
Yet elegant and classic
All-surpassing blooms

Like a child, they must
Be nurtured, nourished, guided
To flourish in life

Their thorns remind us
That life has its pains to bear
But joy is budding

© 2024 Teresa Miles Kephart

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