Wednesday, December 25, 2013

~The Rose~



~Gifts~

I gave my love a bright red rose
As we watched the falling snow
We embraced within the shadows
Underneath the mistletoe

Carols in the distance
Reminded us this night
Of the reason for the feeling
That makes our hearts so light

For on this night of wonder
So many years before
Came to us the gift of love
That all the world adored

Twas then the revelation
Only this season can impart
Gifts of wrap and fancy dressing
Are no match for a loving heart

So we walked amongst the trees
To a clearing far below
Where we heard the songs of Angels
Beneath the stars aglow

We stared in abject awe
At one star amongst them all
That had a special brilliance
As to us it did call

Bells rang as the trees swayed
In the incandescent light
As we gave to each other the greatest gift
On this very special night

Then we knelt and prayed under that star
For the Babe in swaddling clothes
As we laid the rose upon the ground
And our tears began to flow

For we realized the splendor
Of the true gifts from up above
Laughter, joy, friendship
Passion, faith and love

We will remember all our lives
This night spent in the snow
That he was the gift that yielded love
As the winter snow yields the Rose.

Repost of my poem for the season. Wishing you all peace, love and hope.

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