Classic, pretty, empathetic and inviting~

EXCELLENT, RICHARD...YOU HAVE PAINTED A LOVELY ROSE WITH YOUR PHRASES AND THE MUSIC, SO BEAUTIFUL, ENHANCES IT. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

This is so breathtakingly beautiful, Richard. I wish someone wrote something special for me too. This has undoubtedly captured many hearts. Blessings to you.

Best wishes,
Sheri

so gifted...
this poem is so inspiring to other readers

this is a beautiful piece.

Stephanierose

Heartfelt Richard!!!




Blessings!

Wow Richard,
Now I see why Ms wong wrote a musical score for your poem. Very magical indeed.
Nicole

what a lovely dedication, you have captured our hearts with this tender and sensitive write...

To deny would be such a shame to not give would be more of a shame...wow this is aboslutely EXQUISITE!
Christine

a true work of art. This poem truly touches my heart..Pamela

Wow Richard. Such sensitivity and heart.What a gift you have, and how lucky we are that you share it with us.

With Love,
Cindy

The heart like the rose, flutters in the wind and falls apart, but it is in the crushing of the rose which releases it's full and excuisite nature. At least this is what I believe and your poem expressed so well the nature of the rose.
Thank you J'nia

Sigh! Breathtaking! If only I were that rose! So much love in this, and written with a fine delicate pen! Wonderful, Richard!

A beautiful write, Richard. I like how you point out that love requires risk; a decision to chance it. Hugs,
Sheila

A flower of surpassing beauty for a beauty of surpassing strength and courage. B r a v o and B r a v a !!!

Raining tearsdrops on my heart and soul, you speak words to me as if you knew, So indeed I gratefully love this, and (Yes you may)!!! I so am honored, Blessings to you, Valerie

Good Morning Richard,
I shold risk all that I offer inspite of the thorns
which I know will not reject to harm my tender touch
so I reach for thee...
beauty of my heart this vision that I see
the imbue purity of love's fragrant rose
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie

A peace rose, a peace poem, so invitingly for love to shine through.

Beautiful poetry. I love this poem!

When I first read A Lovely Rose, my eyes welled and a tear or two escaped. Not only a wonderful author but a very gifted poet, too. Without a doubt, Richard Lee Orey is a valiant romantic soul of a dying breed. Blessed is she to behold such a man. My only hope is someday a man would make me swoon as much!

Lynda Nilus, Avid Reader
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Beautiful poem, beautiful, like a ROSE!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

This has a great sound and a great message that pricks the heart as if it were the thorns of a rose. Write on brother!

You are as much a fascinating author as well as a poet. This is an inspiring read for any heart that desires the best of things - love. Richy you are very good.

I don't know what to say. Words can't express how beautiful this poem is. Beautiful, sweet, endearing, precious, are some words that come to mind. Thank you again for such a lovely read.

You are a gifted poet Richard and I am honored to read your work.

Pamela deLeon- Lewis

This is lovely, the rose pict and your poem Rich!
So lovely, warm and endearing!
A Love worth treasuring is felt deeply!
WArmest Blessings! and PEACE! WARm Hugs, Warrior "Spirit" Lady Sheeeoox
STay Positive!
STay SAFE!
:)

Richard, this is one of the most beautiful poems dedicated to a rose that I've ever read, and I mean this most sincerely. And the lovely rose with the delicate shade of peach in your picture, brings the poem to life. You can almost smell that rich perfume. I need more time to absorb the rest of your collection, so I shall return!

Kind regards, and all the best to you, Louisa

Joselyn summed it up. What more can I say, except that love is in the air for a beautiful, derserving pair.

This poem was a Rose indeed. Beautiful, very romantic. Reading it, I could feel the thought's of his soul. Pouring out his affection.

"for all we have in life is love"
beautiful Richard...and true
Is that rose from your garden?

Walt

A Lovely Rose Indeed!

For all we have in life is Love,
To give, to share, enhance;
Would you deny ourselves
A hope? a prayer? a chance?

And so my honest heart does ask
In lines of rhyming prose
If I might share my love with you,
My sweet and lovely rose.

God Bless -Spirit Warrior

This poem was beautifully and wonderfully worded and expressed. It was blissfully romantic and a true heart toucher! HUGS! SC

This is a piece of poetry that touches on greatness, Richard. I really, really liked it...Jerry

"A Lovely Rose"
Indeed quite lovely...breathtaking I enjoyed the indulgence and sweet aromatic flavors of your write Richard.
Ahhh, so true "... For all we have in life is Love,
To give, to share, enhance;
Would you deny ourselves
A hope? a prayer? a chance?..."

Loved this work have a wonderful time in your life and love.
For me there is nothing more beautiful in all the lands as to share love and to share one's heart.
Breathtaking and spiritually touching!
Sincerely,
~Gwendolyn
From the Heart of an Aritst...
worksofgath

All I can say is that both the poem and the love you have for your wife are very beautiful. My heart was touched reading your poem - the love comes from it and shows itself to your reader.

You have a gift that you have not aquandered as many do.

All my best

Powerful poetry, one that the masters would bow their heads to.

A very enjoyable view of thoughts....you write well this expression of love through poetry....


really nice work....

enjoyed.....Art Sun...

A beauty. A guy could win a heart win a poem like that.

Most beautiful dedication to your beautiful lady!!

Thank you for the visit to my poem "Suicide" and words of encouragement!!

Love Tinka

Beautiful poem and gorgeous rose!

Blessings,
Sharon

Beautiful poem and more so the rose. Lady J

Richard,

'But only tender souls may touch
In magic born of heart'
Your poetry is as deeply moving and tenderly romantic, as the photograph is breathtaking! Magnificent compilation!

Love &blessings, Rhonda

Romantic and heart-warming! Thank you.

"A Lovely Rose" is hereby sung by the Sublime Gardener of Mother Poet... A Poet himself to give those looking for a Poet ~ the privilege of the exclamtion: EUREKA!

I am richer today: I found the way to Your DEN.

In admiration,


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU,
Apprentice-poet by the Grace of Mother Poet.

Richard, your imagery, rhyme and meter are superb here and combine to make this one of the lovliest poems I've read in a long time. It's beautiful and so full of wonderful meaning. So very well done.
Love,
CJ

Absolutely exquisite poem...welcome to the den, Richard

~Carole

This is stunning!

Words as exquisite as the beautiful rose displayed. You are fortunate to have a bloom of such beauty to pleasure your senses
in your own garden. A poem to cherish! Thank you for sharing Richard!

Eileen

Lovely poem and photo. indeed!!!!!

Sandie Angel :o)

Verses and photograph complement one another most effectively, Richard. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Words and bloom totally irrisistible, Richard. You lend strength and subtlety to the tender rose and show by your words that love is neither fay nor fake, but for certain sure is what we all deserve as does the rose her soil of nurture. Your courtroom background is evident even in the realms of love poetry: you put forward a very good case! Pleased to meet you, and I like your empowering Biog-line which is right on the money! Thank you. Kate xx

How to know the honest heart
Would blush the lovely rose?
A teardrop fell in shame and guilt,
No blush did it propose.

The thought of a red rose blushing red - how much more intense can love get? Reminded me of the line, I think from Isaiah, 'whiter than the snow'
And a love to share? This is the one emotion within our being that locks two individuals together. It's opposite separates.

A prime Aberdeen Angus beef of a poem!

I love the gentle yesteryear melody of this write, its sentimentality and grace as classical, and right up my alley
lovely
my highest compliment to you

Wish I wrote this........!!!
lol pax A

Superb poetry and picture.
I can almost smell this lovely rose!

Blessings,
~Linda

Simply beautiful my friend...I too love roses and can hardly wait till spring. You've expressed your feelings with much hearfelt emotions within the lines of this wonderful writing. Love is one of the emotions of life that we just can't live happily without! Beautiful imagery, and a great write!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

I share your love of roses, and what a beautiful way to express "people" love as you've done in your poem. I like your writing style, Richard.

Love is one of the most important factors in life and if a person is lucky enough to have a love so strong, we should grasp at it with all we have and never let it go. I loved the images, the flow and the honest voice of this poem.

The heart of a writer is magical, born to "A Lovely Rose"
Exceptional piece...
Welcome to the den... I too look forward to reading more...
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

This is gentle and beautiful, Richard, ...

"For all we have in life is Love,

To give, to share, enhance;

Would you deny ourselves

A hope? a prayer? a chance?"

... and oh, so true!

My warmest welcome to the Den, Richard. I'm looking forward to reading more of you in the days, weeks, and months to come.

Peace and love
Lena

Flowing seamlessly from line to line, this beautifully written piece has found a place in my heart. My favorite:

"But embers did to fire aglow

And whispered soft affection

And bared a breast to open light

In trust and insurrection."

A delicate flow, threaded with a supple message, makes for a fine write.

Light and Wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg

i love the picture and I like this...
(For all we have in life is Love,
To give, to share, enhance;
Would you deny ourselves
A hope? a prayer? a chance?)

Words fittingly spoken with elegance and romance. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Richard,

Good morning. Such tender passion in beautiful lines:

"....But embers did to fire aglow
And whispered soft affection
And bared a breast to open light
In trust and insurrection......." GORGEOUS!! (As is the rest)

Welcome to the Den, you're among friends.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

I love your poem, Dad. Beautifully written and straight from the heart!

Love, Vicki

Quite lovely Richard. Welcome to the Den, Holly

Beautiful poetry both in word and visual..........