PETALS AND PEARLS
I have watched the roses
bloom
And smelled the fragrance
sweet,
I have enjoyed days and
times
With wings upon my feet.
Days of sunshine and
brightness,
With music in the air.
A string of pearls around
my neck ~
And I hardly knew a care.
I’ve seen the seasons come
and go
And the roses fade away.
The pearls still remained
And oft brought joy to my
day.
Winter time with roses
bare
Waiting for spring to
arrive
Tiny buds upon the bush
Hope was still alive.
Warmer days with brighter
skies
The petals showed their bloom,
Still the pearls held
their glow
And chased away my gloom.
Sunshine and shadow,
laughter and tears
Are the memories stirred
for me.
The Petals and pearls and
the one
Who gave these things to
me.
© Linda J. Vaughan
October 6th.
2005
