The Last Rose

Even when the garden is wintered over, your beauty is still all I see

 

The Last Rose

 

In the garden of my dreams

Fluid as the sweet air flows

Springtime fragrance fills my scene

On the wind, with brilliant glow

 

As my eyes do witness free

Beauty forms of wishes true

Blooms of colored tapestries

Loveliness I find in you

 

Petals cling upon the stem

Throughout summer’s sunny cheer

Loveliness is soon to end

Blooms will slowly disappear

  

Autumn tends my garden fair

Longing for their wanted sleep

Till the time that we can share

Precious beauty we so reap

 

One remains of perfect sight

Softness lends its fertile grow

In my eyes does shine a light

Beauty that I’ve come to know

 

Even in the winter’s chill

Perfect petals stand to see

Love within my heart does fill

One last rose, you are to me

 

 

 

Author's Note

Written for my friend, Lily Finch, who provided me with this beautful title to write to and the enchanting picture attached.

Reviews

[Holly Mason]

Lily gives wonderful gifts-don't forget a thank you card
this is just beautifully worded each season represented with your words
perfect petals in the eye of the beholder or word soldier*)
love Lily's title choice*)
thank you for sharing fine sir

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Holly.

[Frieda P]

Lucky Lily, it's all breathtaking, your words, the painting and the title.

Blooms of colored tapestries
Loveliness I find in you

There is so much beauty in those words alone, they can stand by themselves.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my sweet friend. I always appreciate hearing from you

[Lily Finch]

:) yeah really lucky because a A great poet like jack wirrten it for me and it was a great surprise for me
THANK YOU jack for wonderful poem

[LadySoDivine]

Your work never seizes to amaze me, Jack. :) You truly are a huge inspiration. I honestly cannot find enough differing words of praise and I constantly feel as if I'm simply repeating myself when I review your work. This is such a beautiful poem, amazing job!

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my sweet friend. I always appreciate you sned such kind words in my direction

[Sami Khalil]

"Even in the winter’s chill
Perfect petals stand to see
Love within my heart does fill
One last rose, you are to me"
Wow. I just saw this piece of yours Jack. Forgive me for I was busy but I don't want to miss a great chance to read great poetry...:)

[Jack...]

Thanks so much a dear friend. I appreciate your always kind words.

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)

[Sami Khalil]

^^~^^ :)

[Kristin Lee]

Such an enchanting flow to the whole poem. Deep and enciteful. Very beautiful write up.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Kristen

[TL Boehm]

I found this deep - I am often drawn to the autumn....when things begin to quiet - there is that pulling in that we do. And the picture is a great companion to the piece. Well done.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Tammy

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Intoxicating and touching, as always. Your style is always one that can count on to send me into fits of romantic emotion. The last line was simply gorgeous. To be someone's "last rose", such a beautiful idea. Well done.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Sarah. I always enjoy it when you stop by

[Souladareatease]

Such a touch of the classic in style Jack, Moving and Beautiful it is:)
Lovely picture, most excellent -rite of Jack!!!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend.

[Baby Ricochet]

On the whole it's a pretty package. Great job sir

[Jack...]

Thank you sir

[Angi]

Well, your lily has got to be glowing (and grinning) from ear to ear!

[Jack...]

Angi, thank you so much. It was a fun project