Loving this one Lilly and so does my wife!

Mark

Love all your poetry....but I especially love " The White Rose".Not just for the purity, but for the truth and honesty which love is made from

The beauty and texture of this precious rose like the beauty of your heart dear Lady Lily

I bow and tip my hat to you

Cyrano

I think this is so beautiful but, I am interested in the black and white photo and the grey print. It actually makes yout think more about the whiteness of the rose. WHite roses at Christmas time are so pretty too!!!

Rene loves roses, wish I could afford to send her some, but not to be, this Christmas will be a poor one for me...hope u r staying well, young lady...e

You are a rose of beauty my sweet lady. This is just so beautiful! I enjoyed reading your lovely poetry this morning.

Much peace, love and light,
Amber

A poem as lovely as a rose.

such purity and beauty this white rose has brought, a wonderful symbol of your own heart and its love.

Di

Truly Splendid poetry Laura

Lovely, lovely, lovely… Like the scent of rose.

Ron

Feeling your heart and soul
*Lily* and it is beautiful!

Lady Vivian

Wrought with meaningful expression, symbolism, and loveliness; thank you for sharing this girt, Carolee. Love and best wishes,

Regis

There is a lot of beauty, love and more in this rose Carolee. Beautifully done

Gail

Nothing I can say that hasn't already been said, Carol. You have such passion when you sit down to write a poem, especially a love poem. Your ancestors are permanently fixed within your breath of your poems . . . always . . . And that, my dear, is an added plus in your favor. Beautiful written words.

here you have given us a slight glimpse of your true pure love just as you continually show all your caring ways. an excellent piece of writing from your heart.
budd

A white rose is the symbol of purity but in early traditions also used as a symbol of true love.
The combination of these two gives this poem an extraordinary beauty.
It reflects the beauty of your heart, the pureness of your soul and the depth of your love.

Touching beautiful Carolee

This is so beautiful! The purity of a white rose matches the purity of your thoughtfulness, Carol.

Love ya!

Jane

I have always had a fansy for roses. I have written about them and their symology. this is a beautiful poem.
This rose

From your garden taken
You know not what you hold
Silk's touch my senses waken
Sweet scent as it unfolds

Protected by a stem of thorn,
Cupped in green leaves’ walls
Soft petals in a teardrop's form
Show tears shall always fall

With warmth it opens slowly
Its tenderness disclosed
Its purity felt wholly
Its frailty exposed

Its scent so aromatic
The air to breathe it stole
As whispered words romantic
It fills the very soul

Known to us this rose shall fade
With care, another blooms
Replenishing each day
From love that it consumes

Not just a rose you gave me
But the love within your heart
Symbolic woman’s beauty
Of you, this rose, a part



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