Every Rose
A sweet fragrance swept up my nose,
Delicately folded, the petals of a rose,
Intricately packed into the bud with love,
Opening elegantly, like the wings of a dove,
Beautifully simple and simply beautiful,
The rose with its layers of petals is suitable,
For viewing, for smelling, for giving, for growing,
It is an appreciation of nature and always knowing,
That flowers are a gift of nature, a delight for the soul,
Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses on your stroll,
But with its beauty comes the thorns,
So, touch lightly because nature warns,
There are always two sides to every story,
We endure the pain to celebrate the glory,
We will celebrate, despite the pain,
You can’t have a rainbow without any rain.
Tammy Harvey
9/12/2026
