Blue Rose

Worthy of a second look

As water rushes to a brook.

Always catching the eye

Among the others who seem not to rhyme.

 

Standing out in indifference,

Folded inwardly in its substance.

The wind gently blows…

I am a Blue Rose.

 

I’m unlike most others,

A somewhat rarity to wonder.

The Red Rose receives the attention,

And love oftentimes is its definition.

 

Yet, when I am seen,

It’s a surprise unique

To see me grow…

I am a Blue Rose.

 

Though at times I tire,

God reminds me that I live to inspire.

Seeking His face,

I hope I lead others to His grace.

 

For every soul is blue

Until unfolding in His truth.

Fragile are my petals… this He knows…

I am a Blue Rose.

Author's Note

Which flower are you??

I wrote this for the contest "Botanical You"'.

Reviews

[TinaM201549]

Very beautiful writing...great read. Tina

[Melinda McQueen]

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[Valentine]

Yes, but only Blue until you find the Lord, then you are as beautiful as any flower can be in His eyes. Nice thought provoking write. Valentine

[Melinda McQueen]

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[NeiL ArandA]

Wow and sigh .... Beautiful and even in sadness it is spectacular. I can relate as the lonely sparrow who has been endowed with a dull and brown feathers... Yet He is close to those who are blue and lonely and lowly in heart... I like Blue Rose. If you can find me one ...I'll fly by and pick it up :)

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you so much for reading and leaving your kind review. God bless.

[Robert]

Very well written Melinda. I just love how you write uplifting poems. I don't know what flower or color of flower I am. Maybe you can tell me from the poems I have written> wouldn't that be interesting?

[Melinda McQueen]

I think you would be a Yellow Rose. For friendship yes, but also for your loyalty and bright faith in your daughter. :)

[Robert]

Melinda,
I didn't say what flower I would be or what color because I wanted you to say what you think It would be. I knew my color was yellow, so you got that one right. I just didn't have the type of flower. But the rose that you picked is very suitable. Thank you.

[Melinda McQueen]

You are very welcome. :)

[Justin]

that was really great :) :) u were able to be different from other people :) the title is really awesome :) great job :)

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for reading and writing a review. Be blessed.

[Justin]

your welcome, u did a great job :)

[AaronFreitas]

Awesome write my friend. I happen to love roses also... I'm not sure which rose I am :)

[Melinda McQueen]

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[Nadia B.]

Beautifully written poem about a Blue Rose, the words are captivating and the faith you bring through makes one feel stronger and better. You are the muse that enables the Blue Rose to inspire, and so it seems you are the Blue Rose itself and the Blue Rose is actually you. Love this dynamic way you have of writing. My only suggestion would be the flow of the fourth line in the 1st stanza "who seem not to rhyme", perhaps you could change this to "Among the others, why?" Would that add to the poem? Please don't change the original, just a question for thought, and I really hope you win the contest, Good Luck! Please keep writing!

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for reading and writing such a lovely review. I do like your suggestion! Cool. Be blessed.

[Jamestown]

Well penned!
i like the thoughts behind this piece and the message
fifth stanza is really cool:) The rose is my favorite flower
and I like them all but I will let others decide what color
best fits me:) Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for reading and writing a review. Be blessed.

[Perkele.7885]

I am also a blue rose but not the painted variety. I am a blue aficionado. One of my page names is My Blue Heaven! It was a very worthy poem!

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for reading and writing a review. Be blessed.

[wordman]

well if you are ablue rose,them i`m a blue rose
loved the poem,loved the theme of the poem
love your spirit,it shines

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for reading and writing a review. Be blessed.

[wordman]

you are welcome