A single rose,
to mask all lies,
to boost your show,
to hush my cries.
A thorny stem,
a sign of truths,
a candid gem,
a pain that soothes.
A pretty rose,
will show you care,
will help fights blow,
will keep hearts there.
A real cliche,
that brings pure smiles,
that paves the way,
that reconciles.
A pretty rose,
can offer hope,
can brighten lows,
can balance slopes.
A warmer gift,
with scented lips,
with a sweet sniff,
with strength that grips.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Beautiful, Grace …. the rose and the prose! 🧡
Thanks so much, Nancy 💕
<3
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It’s so beautiful 😍
Thanks so much, Sadje.💕
You’re very welcome
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This is such a beautiful poem about rose, Grace! As always amazingly written. Enjoyed the rhymes ❤️✨
Thank you so much, Jan. So happy you enjoyed.💕🙏💕
Poignant and deep poem, Grace; I like the hope of “a warmer gift”
Thanks so much. So happy you enjoyed, my friend. Truly appreciated.💕
You are most welcome. Happy Friday! And Happy National Hot Chocolate Day~
Happy Friday to you too, Suzette. Great excuse to sip on cocoa, extra marshmallows for me. Thanks again.💕
Yes it is a great reason, enjoy…and, delicious with marshmallow..!
Thank you Grace!
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This poem immediately brings back memories of wild roses that grew on the farm where I was raised. Their scent lingers still. Beautiful writing, Grace. 😊🌹
Happy it brought you these memories, Mike. Thanks so much, my friend.💕
Beautifully written.
Thanks so much.💕
“A warmer gift,
with scented lips,” perfecto!
Thanks so much 💕
Beautiful as always Grace 💕
Thanks so much, Maggie 💕
My pleasure Grace 💕
Have a lovely weekend.
Have a great one too, my friend.💕
Thank you Grace 💕
My pleasure 💕
A beautiful, rosy tribute to the king of flowers! Well penned, Grace💐💕
Thanks so much, KK. 💕
You’re welcome, Grace 🙏💐
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This is lovely, Grace! A simple rose is so meaningful.🌹
Thanks so much, Eugi. It absolutely is.💕🥰💕
You’re welcome, Grace.
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Your writing is beautiful. Your verses invite us to reflect on the complexity of human relationships, where gestures of peace can be both genuine and insufficient. It is a mixture of criticism and tenderness, with a tone that oscillates between irony and hope.
Hugs, friend Grace. 🤗✨
So happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Thank you so very much, dear Lincoln.💕
Beautifully written, Grace! 💞💞💞
Thanks so much, Dawn 💕
Roses are as beautiful as your poem, Grace! 🌹
Thanks so much, Cindy 💕
You’re so very welcome!!! 💓
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beautifully expressed, Grace … 🤍🌷
Thanks so much, Destiny.💕
pleasure…🤍
The Rose is a beautiful flower to always admire. I truthy love how you talked about it in this poem.
So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much 💕
Beautifully done, Grace. ❤️
Thanks so much.💕
You’re welcome. ❤️
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Dramatic and well written. Thank you.
Thanks so much 💕