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Summer Rose

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I see you as a summer rose
Refreshed by summer rain,
That washes over all of those,
Feeling so much pain.

The bloom of love, so richly red,
Petals soft to touch,
It weathered strong: its heart had led
Enduring far too much.

Renewing each and every year
Hope in all the seasons.
This summer though it yields a tear
For both sad and happy reasons.

You will always live as a summer rose
Through Winter, Spring and saddest Fall,
In fullest bloom – a choice you chose,
That your beauty might be seen by all.
Written in memory of a family member who died recently. She gave out much love despite pain for many years.
I'm sad for the family left behind but pleased that her suffering has ended.
She gave a beautiful rose to her daughter many years ago and this inspired the poem.
© 2015 - 2024 shelleypalmer
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Zorbonaut's avatar
This is really sweet. My condolences for your loss.