FRIDAY WRITINGS at Poets & Storytellers, and we're asked to consider our observations of the depressing news of our current times. At 88 years of age, I can hardly lead a march or run for office, but I can do my small part to spread a bit of cheer and kindness at any opportunity. I was reminded of this poem about a lady whose small act was to plant a rose bush and bring some beauty to her part of the world. Her thoughtfulness lingers on, and so might ours.
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MARY'S ROSES
Mary planted roses by the door
In that time so long ago
Through lace curtains at the window
She watched them bloom and grow.
Those days are long since gone
Faded into pages of the past
But still the roses vine and bloom
Each year as beautiful as the last.
The lace now hangs in tatters
The cottage vacant and still
The oaks still overlook it all
From their spot upon the hill.
Mary is but a memory
To those who loved her best
But still her roses vine and bloom
Since she’s been laid to rest.
So we, too, leave a legacy
In small things we have done
And we leave a gossamer footprint
That lingers after we have gone.
Beautiful poem. The resiliency of blooms and other living things gives hope.
ReplyDeleteAn exquisite write, Bev ... exquisite.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, beautiful sentiment.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem. Good to see you again Bev. Poetry Planet is not the same without you :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and full of hope Yes I do think we have more effect on the world than we can imagen, even by planting a rosebush. Most we will never know off
ReplyDeleteLove (and believe in) the sentiment. The good things we do linger... especially in troubling times.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love how vivid the image of the blooms is.
Yours is a sweet poem and a wonderful tribute to Mary and playing it forward.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful message in beautiful words And welcome back!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rosemary. Nice to be missed. I had 3 hospital stays and a bit of a rough go, but I'm feeling more like myself. As always when one isn't well, the muse goes on hiatus. I'm hoping she's more in evidence soon!!.
DeleteI got a little misty reading this. Thank you for the reminder of how powerful small kindnesses can be.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this lovely reminder that we can leave a legacy in things that bloom long after we are gone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem! Loved this.
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