her favorite rose is lavender

it was my mother's favorite color

with each rose that i send her

i am reminded of my mother's advice

find a woman with God dearest in her heart

be grateful if she comes to love you

sit at His feet therein and blessings be yours

at the table on some occasions

she sets single roses

one red, one pink

the red one is her undying love for me

the pink one is her gratitude to God

for the love we have found in each other

and when i look thru those two

i realize i have in her the blue rose

that which is unattainable

is the love i have obtained

that which fails the grasp of many

is in love with me

there is no greater treasure
than knowing in our morning coffee
as i lower myself next to her
brush aside her hair
when her eyes open, that Duchenne smile
becomes our first kiss of the day
yes mother, blessings are mine
as every morning i am reminded
in my blue rose

2/5/19