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Roses
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
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Take the time. :)

The sun cracks open the morn,
spillin' you onto the floor.
What a rude awakening.
Ready or not, it's time to
face the day and get a move
on. Hurryhurryhurry!
The minutes tick tick TICK by,
passing into history
with every wasted moment.
Too much to do, not enough
time in the day to achieve
nearly impossible goals.
Work yourself into a heart
attack; sign your death warrant
with your workaholic ways.

Now: sl o w down. Breathe. Take the time
to stop and smell the roses.
The day ain't goin' nowhere;
it's been a constant presence;
you just didn't notice it.
The rising sun isn't your
enemy; it is a friend
to be greeted; hope and new
beginnings are in the dawn.
The peaceful calm of morning
can set the pace for your day.
And the roses - the lovely
roses! The hell with it; work
can wait until later. There
are roses. ROses to be
smelled, roses to be painted.

(c) 2006, Karla Dorman.

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Reviewed by Birgit and Roger Pratcher	4/28/2006

Lovely, wonderful advice! Love, Birgit and Roger




Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen	4/27/2006

This is a beautiful write here, thank you for sharing it, I loved the pic God Bless Michelle!




Reviewed by Regis Auffray	4/27/2006

This is wise advice, Karla; unfortunately, in the pace of this world, it is often forgotten. Thank you for the timely reminder. Love and peace to you, Regis




*Reviewed by Alexandra OneLight® Authors & Creations*	4/27/2006

Dearest friend, time was an invention of mankind... when they had nothing better to do, LOL! Then, the next generations took such invention more and more seriously, to the point of finding themselves controlled by their own "creation" - and losing touch with true time, which is the one of Creation, thus of Roses, among other amazing elements of nature. Thank you for a gentle, wise view of truly valuable time... and with a glorious scent, too! :0) Many roses and {{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}} with Love&Light* Alexandra*




Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)	4/27/2006

In other words, stop and smell the . . . Well, hell everybody knows THAT, it is just the matter of accepting the reality which proves so difficult. I know. I fought the smell of roses most of my life, and still, to this day, find myself rushing about in an embarrassing way for the sennior citizen that I have finally grown into. Good work.




Reviewed by Tinka Boukes	4/27/2006

Excellent wqrite Karla!! Love Tinka




Reviewed by F William Broome	4/27/2006

Since most of us love roses, I'm convinced that it is the only flower getting univesal approval. One can enjoy it like a partner; admire flawless beauty from a few feet away, and savor the aroma of that certain Love - up close! Ah, the rose, its quality is indescribable, even after I've tried. Loooooove your poem! It says it just right... as your plain-out writing does in such a delightful way. - Bill




Reviewed by Peter Paton	4/27/2006

Karla Like Susan below I believe " Little things mean a lot "... We should always take our time, to take everything in around our environment...it always pays in the short and long run ! Love and Light Peter




Reviewed by E T Waldron	4/26/2006

Lovely sentiments Karla! Thank you! Love, Eileen




Reviewed by Felix Perry	4/26/2006

So true my young friend and some of us don't learn that valuable lesson till we face death and the end of our rose smelling years. Thanks for the gentle reminder to all. Felix




Reviewed by Ed Matlack	4/26/2006

Rene loves roses & I always stop to smell them, as well as any flowers I trip over in my days...ed




Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)	4/26/2006

Awww yes, so true, rush, be rushed for the rest of the day. Take it easy even if late, the rest of the day is unhurried. Nice one Special K...




Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	4/26/2006

Excellent write, Karla; there is a powerful lesson in this piece! Very well done; brava! (((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sister, Karen Lynn. :D




Reviewed by William Bonilla	4/26/2006

A lovely piece Well written Most enjoyable reading Love & Peace William




Reviewed by Susan de Vegter	4/26/2006

Details that go to the wayside will be the details that we yearn for in later years. The simple things we take for granted are the greatest gifts God gives to us. Thank you for define the need to stop and smell the roses. Love, Susan

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