THE ROSE OF LOVE

This is a true account of Momma's death, November 6,199l.

 

 THE  ROSE  OF  LOVE 

 

 

 

"I am the Rose of Sharon," 

Keeps entering my head, 

While tears freely flow,

Beside Momma's death bed. 

 

Lord, she's suffered so long, 

Help me to let go, 

To give her assurance, 

For she needs to know,  

 

That I will be fine,  

And be able to cope. 

 I'll work through my grief,

With God's grace and hope.

Autumn has been cold.

We've had frost many days.

Yet outside her window,

Blooms a rose they call Blaze. 

 

This is the first time,  

I've noticed that flower,

A blessed reminder,

Of God's love and power.

 

 

 Now a soft sweet scent

Of roses, fills the air. 

Letting us know,

That Jesus is here.

 

It's okay to leave Mom, 

Just go toward the light. 

Your labor is finished.

May your soul take flight, 

 

Into the arms that are  

Filled with such love. 

He will carry you safely,

To the Father above. 

 

I'll miss you, Momma. 

Will forget you never.

For the rose of love,

Blooms forever.

 

(c)Ellen Hammond1992

Reviews

[Francez]

A very touching poem.
I particularly like how you introduced 'the rose of Sharon" and went on to say a rose exceptionally blossomed in an autumn and how you smelled the rose in the room.

One small thing, I think it should be "working through my grief" instead of "grieve".

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

This is so lovely and well written.
The line ' the rose of love love blooms forever' , it is true ..very inspirational Ellen. So heart felt makes me feel both sadness and joy. Beautiful

Peace
Chloe

[An owl on the moon]

This is such a beautiful image of love.. love that lasts forever in God's grace and provision. The roses, their life and fragrance, move us tenderly to the joy of your mother's precious life. A wonderful dedication...

[Anita B Jacques]

A beautiful tribute to your Mom, I can smell the roses, so sorry for your lost, only a matter of time and you will be together and no more tears, cherish the good memories.
Hugs

[deeps]

This pulls at the heart strings.
Such deep emotion you have poured out.
My heart goes out to you.

[Valentine]

This one hits my heart as we so much love our parents but when they are extremely ill and suffering we have to let them go..I prayed for my dad to go so he would not suffer any longer..thankfully..the family I lost so far have all been devoted Christians so I will see them in Heaven..lol and God bless..Kathie

[Sean Allen]

It is interesting how you noticed your mothers rose as she was leaving. God, as many have written about, tends a garden where the flowers are always in bloom.

[Tomás Ó C..]

Fantastic tribute...

[The Analog Kid]

Very beautiful write Ellen. Such a fact of life exemplified here. Nice, sweet tribute to your Mother.

Pat