by Barbara H.
Member since:
July 13, 2009

I KNOW ITS THERE....05.20.2011........Barbara H.........

May 20, 2011 01:54 PM UTC (Updated: May 20, 2011 02:01 PM UTC)
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Sometimes a tree can't be seen

.....too deep in the forest,

or the forest for the trees.

It takes but ONE blood red rose

in a vase the senses to please.

Taste the fragrance

weep at the color

smile at the gift

of a rose in a drift of snow.

Sometimes a tree too deep

in the forest,

Yet we know its there,

or the forest for the trees.

It takes but one blood red rose

or a single star aglow,

amidst a million,

its brightness beckoning me

to see your love.

I know its there.

 

05.20.2011

Barbara H.

 

 

 

 

 

Comments: 12

Bernard C. May 20, 2011, 2:07pm UTC
Very well put - some things are just as they are and you need to look a little closer to see them - thanks for sharing :-)
Barbara H. May 20, 2011, 3:20pm UTC
Thank you Bernard.
Len Maxwell May 20, 2011, 2:19pm UTC
Very nicely done, Barbara. I particularly liked the last line; that said it all for me.

Now featured in The Triple Name Club.
Barbara H. May 20, 2011, 3:21pm UTC
"I know its there," IS a comforting thought. Thank you Len.
Kevin E. May 20, 2011, 3:05pm UTC
Barbara this is your best ever! I am so profoundly effected by your poem, wow!
Barbara H. May 20, 2011, 3:22pm UTC
You are a dear and tender friend, poetry is something that is not usually accepted even by those close to me and I am so touched that you are touched.
Chris Brockman May 20, 2011, 3:33pm UTC
One red rose; love shines through.
Barbara H. May 21, 2011, 2:08pm UTC
As always, Chris, you are aware. Thank you.
David W. May 20, 2011, 9:28pm UTC
That's all it takes. Beautiful Barbara.
Barbara H. May 21, 2011, 2:07pm UTC
You know for sure David!
Haim Kadman May 21, 2011, 2:04pm UTC
Lovely and true.
Barbara H. May 21, 2011, 2:07pm UTC
...thank you for reading and commenting.

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