Winter Rose

Winter Rose

A Poem by Kathy Van Kurin
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An old rose bush which is growing a single rose, now in the dead of winter.

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Winter Rose

 

My spicy winter rose you adorn, viewed through window pane.

I, the gardener, have pruned your gnarly hard wood canes.

Days of Midsummer, lowest root stock, dead wood purged.


Your face open, a single curved petal

 now unfurled within cold winter light.

January flower: gift of floral red extended.


I awake again to see you. A friend’s smiling face.

But it is winter. The wonder, the gift;

 For you my heart keeps hoping.


Would I long for your fragrance, in a glass vase displayed?

To bring you in, caress your velvet petals, inhaling sweetness?

Through autumn, leaves fell like rain.


Winter watches still, for you were my Christmas rose.

You brought joy, what a treasure!


On dormancy’s stage you hold a place of honor.

 Creation waits as your strength flourishes.


Without a word uttered you sing an aria of wonder.


My one long stemmed rose growing in winter.

© 2018 Kathy Van Kurin


Author's Note

Kathy Van Kurin
Hope's Song given through a Rose!

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Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Hi Duncan,
Thank you for reading and reviewing . Yes, I think that the rose is such an inspir.. read more



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Here we read about one of those wonderful miracles of nature. Lovely poem.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Thanks. Yes it sure seemed like a miracle to me and makes me want to look for more of them!
I.. read more
So many truly poetic images. The image of the rose standing strong in the dead of winter is beautiful.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Thanks Clifford,
Yes. it had never done anything like this before and i am still perplexed. I.. read more
A good poem, highlighting the wonders of the rose- a century old symbol. Here, you see the winter rose as a song of hope. We had a white rose survive at Christmas. I chose to see that as a symbol of peace. But we must remember ... they should not be flowering at this time of year. What on earth has happened to the weather system?

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Great aunt Astri,
It was a miracle to me! It is now starting to look pretty tired as it has b.. read more
This is passionate, breathtaking lines packed with beautiful imagery and conveys wonderful feelings in the reader. Creative writing, wonderfully explained and expressed! Tyfs!!!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Cyprian Van Dyke,
It's presence of beauty right outside my window pane in the grayness of col.. read more
Cyprian Van Dyke

6 Years Ago

I like that "it may be winter but summer lives" :)
Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Oh thank you! you have given me hope! We all need a little affirmation once in a while and it's so n.. read more
Nature give to those who do stand and stare. It turns its face then, beckons with silky surface, scent and design. does The Rose, in all its forms - old French or forgiven modern hybrids> it truly is beauty personified, says landscaper.

Your words sing the wonder of your special rose, you hold its memory, its thanks, in the form of a special time when.. it bloomed and stood straight stemmed for you.. in Winter. Beautiful.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Emmajoy,
I really like your last words:
"It's thanks in the form of a special time whe.. read more
emmajoy

6 Years Ago

My pleasure, Kathy, your words are beautiful.
My word Kathy, you have certainly done the old rose proud, what a beautiful write you have crafted here. Maybe not quite a miracle, but not far off.......Neville

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Neville Petett,
Now that you mention it; proud is the right word. To awaken every day and see.. read more
Neville

6 Years Ago

My pleasure entirely...Neville
Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Thanks Neville,
I wish you a really good week!
Beautiful piece!
This reminded me of Ted Hughes's Snowdrop.
The cold harsh winter cannot snatch away the beauty of a rose. Beautiful things tend to blossom in harsh conditions! We all must learn to bloom wherever we are!



Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Zubia,
Hi. Ted Hugh, and Snow Drop; I'll have to read it. Thanks much for the info on this au.. read more
This is a beautiful description of one of life's rare delights . . . but it's also analogous to other types of life surprises . . . those amazing blessings that appear just when our heart is deeply frozen . . . so much meaning in your deceptively simple description which shines so bright (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Barleygirl,
I did feel that my rose experience was the unfurling of a place of nurture. Your .. read more
barleygirl

6 Years Ago

Thank you for your sweetness *smile*
Such a lovely poem.
I awake again to see you. A friend’s smiling face.

But it is winter. The wonder, the gift;

For you my heart keeps hoping.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Faith,
Great thought you have given here. Loveliness can mean so much. To each of us in dif.. read more
That's probably as good as a christmas present.
Does that mean summer is going to come early.
Or just a little say hello gift.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Paul Bell,
Oh, I like your thinking: "A say hello gift." And why not have summer come early.... read more

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