How wondrous is the springtime rose;
it blooms despite the storm.
And delicate its petals seem,
yet withstand the greatest harm.
Its beauty lends a gentle glow
to all around it living;
though rough at times it shocks the soul-
its capacity for giving.
Alas, the rose, with girded strength,
is destined to depart;
and though now gone, its memories
lay pressed upon our hearts.
©2006 rous
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Author notes
Written in memory of Tiffany Nicole Buckhave, a friend who was killed in a car accident June 12, 2006. She was 22 years old. The need for speed was finally quenched.
Written June 19th, 2006
A contest entry
- God Speed, My Friend by Heavenly Angel.
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aaaaaaaaaaah, simply beautiful ~ I really like the metaphors you put in here ~ it gives it suttle impact of the overall write ~
I'm truly sorry about the loss of your friend ~ I've lost a friend the same way ~ but, he was on a motorcycle ~ So I can relate ~
Thanks so much for entering your tribute ~ Beautifully said ~ Best of luck to you!
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This is lovely!
Wonderful form and flow! Great job!
Monique
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Thank you. This is what the girl reminded me of, so the words kind of fell out. She is missed by more than just me.
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wish I had the character of the rose you are describing. such a lovely poem. thanx 4 ur entry
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i need to know the author of Springtime Rose. I am the roses mother
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Well, that would be me. And you are the roses mother? You mean Tiffany's? Sorry, I am confused.
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A most beautiful and wonderful sharing; loved this! Thank you for being a part of my contest...this is a lovely contribution
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Thank you. Sorry so late getting back to this. I do not like to return comments during contests as so many hosts have apoplexy over it. So, I suppose I lost track of the comments.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
rous
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ecrivain,
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I appreciate the pointer on the typo, however I would not have used the word "gauche" And error implies the mistake was on purpose. I am always pleased to correct the minor typos that slip by me.
Well wishes and God bless.
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You really need to put the "t" in "hears" at the end of the last line. It seems gauche wihtout it.
I feel for you in the loss of your friend, and have written a number of poems on similar subjects, most of which are posted here. The poem is fine, except for the obvious error. -
Heartless,
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you like the poem; it was a labour of love. We were not a close as some, but we worked together and shared some laughs. And, in a community as small as ours, you make friends where you can.
Rous -
WOW!!! this poem is amazing! this is the only one of your poems i have read so far and now i can't wait to read the rest! gr8 work p.s. if u have time will u plz check out and maybe commment on some of my work plz, thanx! - luv kay xcxcxcx
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