how will you

how will you

how will you spend your day

when at last you slow down

to really smell the rose

not just sniff but take in full

it's form it's beauty it's way

can you see the hidden design within

can you hear it grow before you

can you know the value it offers

how will you spend your day

when at last you slow down

to really smell the rose

in full wonderment my friend

in full wonderment

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

if we listen closely enough, perhaps we can hear it grow...
the silence can be deafening if we listen through it.
there are so many symbolisms attached to that rose....
we need to stop and appreciate it for all it gives us.
j.

[keith]

yeah, you are right jacob
to me it stands for good, even better than goodester!
i am fortunate to be able to stop and be one with ... whatever it s out there
as i walk thru my property i reach out to touch the trees, some more often. they are majestic beings.
shame it doesn't prevent the rabid wanna be rulers of the world!
appreciate your visit and wise comment

[Relic]

I see the sun on the grass when I go for my walks. The older I get the more I appreciate the little things. This is an excellent poem, Keith.

[keith]

your comment is gift to this piece.
anything that gives pause for our benefit is a good moment
your visits are always welcome pal

[keith]

now go read my 'we are men' ... HA!
don't ya just love self promotion?

[Chris Shaw]

Too many don't slow down, so.miss out on hidden treasure. In a fast moving world there is little time to change pace. I found your words calming and thought of the river where I spend much time in the summer in awe of the natural environment and it's beauty.

Chris

[keith]

well, my non-angers have shown thru!
my garden is my working calm it down
i sit and look thinking of changes i want and what is feasible
thanks for your visit i am honored these few words
helped you find your happy place

[Chris Shaw]

My garden is a happy place too. We need more happy places. Sadly we live in a horrible destructive world.

[keith]

yep it is a sad statement of mankind
my heart has much empathy and little sympathy
the 'chicken little' is indeed crying 'the sky is falling! trust me, damnit trust me!'
so i continue with the garden knowing well this may be the end
peace is an elusive way

[Bryan Sefton]

Anger and destruction appear to be winning at the moment. Look for the harmony and beauty the more we see the more there is. Fight back.

[keith]

i appreciate your visit and comment more than most will ever know

[Cherrie Palmer]

The image you used is a wonderful choice. Plus the use of repeated wording I found very effective.

[keith]

i have many images of roses on my computer
they come from pixabay
this is my favorite
your visit and comment are appreciated are welcome

[Cherrie Palmer]

I think it was a very excellent selection. It has a feel to it of quiet reflection.