September 27, 2009

  • Some Lessons Come With Thorns

    A former troubled student once gave me a rose.  To my surprise it rooted in the vase, and I still have the plant.

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    Jessie’s Rose



    The single stem you gave me
    rooted--grew to bush and bloomed.
    Then, in return
    I gifted back the first cream blossom
    pale as you--
    pink heart peeking from within.
    To this day, each fragile flower
    brings your face to mind.
    I wonder how you are
    and what’s become.

    Actions live beyond their time
    for good or ill;
    some lessons come with thorns;
    I pray you’ve rooted well.


    　9/27/2009 Cheri Neuman Herald

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