Darling Rose

Years ago on bended knee did he propose
Soon followed rings and cake and wedding bows
In time, she to him a gift bestows
A darling blossom they named Rose
How quickly their beauteous flower grows!
How quickly life lived in love goes!
In the blink of an eye, life came to a close
And, as in life, so in eternal repose
Their hearts which each other chose
Will remain united in graves that juxtapose
And though many a tear flows
Our flower smiles for she knows
They've but gone ahead to compose
A lovely welcome home for our darling Rose!

February 2005