A poem!

12 years ago

The Rose..A poem by my talented daughter about the Michigan Rose..

The haven that my Mother built, outside the kitchen door;

Begins with simple melodies,

The wind defines the score.

Beneath the chimes, a flower bed,

with sprays of vivid green,

the gentle rain, as if a kiss,

bestows a brilliant sheen.

And on the left, a maple tree,

A rose does live beneath;

It's petal grace the moistened earth,

Their beauty they bequeath.

This Rose has grown beneath this tree,

And many trees before,

It's lived at other house past,

outside the kitchen door.

It grows and speaks of presence past,

and future yet to be;

It does not boast or brag it's time,

To flowers or to trees.

And yet it speaks boldly of,

the gift in Mother's hand;

The mark of life she leaves behind,

the Rose, it is her brand.

So gaze upon it's fulsome blooms,

As many have before,

They tell of life and love of land,

and the Mother I adore.

Written by Leslie D. Brooks

Comments (11)

mike1
12 years ago
I like it.

Mike
natalie4b
12 years ago
What a beautiful poem! Leslie has such an appreciation to you, mizellie, your garden and life - thank you for sharing.
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organic_kitten
12 years ago
Very pretty, Ellie.
kay
houstmag
12 years ago
Great poem your daughter is very talented.
Linda
dixiedumplin
12 years ago
Such beautiful words. It's obvious that she adores, reveres and respects her mother. Both of you are blessed.

DD
ruthz
12 years ago
Beautiful poem and daughter
newyorkrita
12 years ago
Beautiful rose!
mizellie
Original Author
12 years ago
Mike, thanks. She was standing on the front porch and decided to write the poem. It took her at least 15 minutes...LOL!!

Thank you Natalie..Yes she does and I am so thankful for her..

Kay and Linda. Thank you very much..

DD, she definitly is family oriented. She's wild about all family but I am greatful she feels that way about me..

Ruth, yes she is and thank you!!

Rita, you should see it when it's fully open.. Thank you!

Thank you all....Ellie
Waitforspring
12 years ago
Ellie,
What a lovely poem. It's obvious that both of you adore each other and appreciate each others considerable talents. How lucky you both are.
Val
sann777
12 years ago
Such a lovely tribute to you. Sarah
gonegardening
11 years ago
Thanks for sharing that! So lovely. Your daughter is amazing, but, clearly, so is your garden.

Very sweet...an early Mother's Day present...

Katie