Rose

“A rose by any other name
would smell as sweet”
But not as sweet as her
She is sweetness personified
She is the embodiment of love
Her perfect rose pink personality
A gift to the world
She is a learner
She is a teacher
She is a keeper of codes
She is a bearer of light
She is as soft as silk
She is proud and passionate
She holds secrets well
She will listen deeply
To the stirrings of your soul
Her patience knows no bounds
Her soul sings sweetly
Like a beautiful bird
She is quiet and deep
She is a survivor
She has an underestimated strength
She loves fiercely
She protects her own
She is a nurturer
She is a lover
She sings lullabies to the world
Cradling it in her arms
Her voice softly guiding it to sleep
Ready to awaken to a new day
Fresh and bright as the sunrise
She beams her bright light
Into everyone she meets
Not even aware of her power
To transform with a snap of her fingers
She clears the air of hatred
She rings the bell of freedom
She advocates for the needy
She champions for the weary
She comforts the casualties
She reckons with the reckless
Her talents are tremendous
But she softly shows them
They can easily be missed
If one does not look closely
If one does not listen carefully
Take a second look
Hold your ear close
Then you will see her fully
Then you will hear her clearly
A gentle force of nature
Changing the world
One mind at a time
Every day of her life

MAL 11/7/20