NO-ONE EVER MENTIONED

NO ONE EVER MENTIONED

No-one ever mentioned

The beauty I would see

When my life was changed 

And a gift was given to me.

I expected many changes ~

Better health and days,

I knew that I would learn

To understand these ways.

No-one ever told me

That tears would fill my eyes

That I would stand in wonder

Beneath the star filled skies.

I never really saw the beauty 

Of roses raindrop kissed

I've learned again the wonder

Of standing in the mist.

I saw again the sunset

And once more heard the rain,

Listened to the thunder storms

After days of pain.

No-one ever told me 

That I would feel so blessed

That family would be cherished

And friends would be the best.

No-one ever told me

That wonder would fill my heart

And that for me it would be

Like a brand new start

No one ever told me 

What joy would fill my soul

I am very glad to discover

The things that make me whole. 

© Linda J. Vaughan

26th. June 2012

DIAMONDS ON THE ROSE

DIAMONDS ON THE ROSE

A summer storm at evening

A steady soaking rain,

The first blossom on a rose

That comes forth out of pain 

A garden newly restored 

A newly planted bush

A blossom touched with diamonds

In the evening's quiet hush

Not only is there a new blossom

But buds surround her crown

The raindrops on her petals

Shine as nighttime settles down.

Abundance and fullness

Health and life in full measure

Such are the blossoms on the rose

Making memories to treasure.

The hands that tended this rose

Have been still and inactive

But a very special gift

Means that this man will live.

He cherishes the garden 

And tends it with very great care

The new life will bring pleasure

To all who visit there.

There is as special meaning

In the planting of this rose

And fragrant will be the garden

For in his heart he knows.

The work was done with loving hands

To honour other special men

Whose gift of life has meaning

And we can live again.

Roses planted near the ocean

Blossoming and thriving with care

Celebrating special lives 

Allowing us to dare.

To dare to live in possibility

To turn our faces to the sun

The celebrate the gift of life

To see the battle won.

No diamonds in the whole wide world

Could hold more worth than these ~

The raindrop diamonds glistening

Across the wide wide seas.

No plants could be more beautiful

Or more significant be

Than those which grow and blossom

In a garden near the sea.

The gift of life was given 

And we will forever thankful be

For the kindness and compassion

And the skills that let this be.

I bless the velvet petals 

And the diamonds glistening there

They serve as a reminder 

Of a special gardener's care.

© Linda J. Vaughan

June 2nd. 2012.