Winter Rose

An old rose bush which is growing a single rose, now in the dead of winter.

Winter Rose

 

My spicy winter rose you adorn, viewed through window pane.

I, the gardener, have pruned your gnarly hard wood canes.

Days of Midsummer, lowest root stock, dead wood purged.

Your face open, a single curved petal

 now unfurled within cold winter light.

January flower: gift of floral red extended.

I awake again to see you. A friend’s smiling face.

But it is winter. The wonder, the gift;

 For you my heart keeps hoping.

Would I long for your fragrance, in a glass vase displayed?

To bring you in, caress your velvet petals, inhaling sweetness?

Through autumn, leaves fell like rain.

Winter watches still, for you were my Christmas rose.

You brought joy, what a treasure!

On dormancy’s stage you hold a place of honor.

 Creation waits as your strength flourishes.

Without a word uttered you sing an aria of wonder.

My one long stemmed rose growing in winter.

Author's Note

Hope's Song given through a Rose!

Reviews

[Duncan Brown]

Rose................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ask

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hi Duncan,
Thank you for reading and reviewing . Yes, I think that the rose is such an inspiring flower. I hope that you have roses in your life; whether it be memories. special people, or just the fortitude of the rose within your own soul.
bless you much.
Kathy

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Here we read about one of those wonderful miracles of nature. Lovely poem.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks. Yes it sure seemed like a miracle to me and makes me want to look for more of them!
It was a special time.

[Jacob Clifford]

So many truly poetic images. The image of the rose standing strong in the dead of winter is beautiful.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Clifford,
Yes. it had never done anything like this before and i am still perplexed. I have other roses and they are as dormant as can be.
Thanks for the nice review.
I needed the message it gave.
Bless ya!
kathy

[Great Aunt Astri]

A good poem, highlighting the wonders of the rose- a century old symbol. Here, you see the winter rose as a song of hope. We had a white rose survive at Christmas. I chose to see that as a symbol of peace. But we must remember ... they should not be flowering at this time of year. What on earth has happened to the weather system?

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Great aunt Astri,
It was a miracle to me! It is now starting to look pretty tired as it has been since the middle of November.
Kathy

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

This is passionate, breathtaking lines packed with beautiful imagery and conveys wonderful feelings in the reader. Creative writing, wonderfully explained and expressed! Tyfs!!!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Cyprian Van Dyke,
It's presence of beauty right outside my window pane in the grayness of cold was so warming to my heart for quite a while! It seemed to say it may be winter but summer lives.
Kathy

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

I like that "it may be winter but summer lives" :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Oh thank you! you have given me hope! We all need a little affirmation once in a while and it's so nice to see it another!
Bless you so.

[emmajoy]

Nature give to those who do stand and stare. It turns its face then, beckons with silky surface, scent and design. does The Rose, in all its forms - old French or forgiven modern hybrids> it truly is beauty personified, says landscaper.

Your words sing the wonder of your special rose, you hold its memory, its thanks, in the form of a special time when.. it bloomed and stood straight stemmed for you.. in Winter. Beautiful.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Emmajoy,
I really like your last words:
"It's thanks in the form of a special time when.."
that's what thes kinds of experiences are, inspiration. What brings a sigh, an inner sigh or sighs of joy. thank you for your wonderful review.
Kathy

[emmajoy]

My pleasure, Kathy, your words are beautiful.

[Neville]

My word Kathy, you have certainly done the old rose proud, what a beautiful write you have crafted here. Maybe not quite a miracle, but not far off.......Neville

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Neville Petett,
Now that you mention it; proud is the right word. To awaken every day and see it there waiting and standing apart amid all the neutral colors was really a joy!
Thank you for your great comments.
Kathy

[Neville]

My pleasure entirely...Neville

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Neville,
I wish you a really good week!

[zubia]

Beautiful piece!
This reminded me of Ted Hughes's Snowdrop.
The cold harsh winter cannot snatch away the beauty of a rose. Beautiful things tend to blossom in harsh conditions! We all must learn to bloom wherever we are!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Zubia,
Hi. Ted Hugh, and Snow Drop; I'll have to read it. Thanks much for the info on this author. As you say life really is all about learning. The reminder is good to hear. We all share this common important goal. bless you and it's nice to read your great and helpful review.
Kathy

[barleygirl]

This is a beautiful description of one of life's rare delights . . . but it's also analogous to other types of life surprises . . . those amazing blessings that appear just when our heart is deeply frozen . . . so much meaning in your deceptively simple description which shines so bright (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Barleygirl,
I did feel that my rose experience was the unfurling of a place of nurture. Your thoughts above are spot on! I adore the opinions and insights of the various writers such as yourself giving different sides and feelings. You are a blessing Margie and I truly appreciate your sun ray across my life today. Bye for now and keep being an inspiration!
Kathy

[barleygirl]

Thank you for your sweetness *smile*

[Faith]

Such a lovely poem.
I awake again to see you. A friend’s smiling face.

But it is winter. The wonder, the gift;

For you my heart keeps hoping.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Faith,
Great thought you have given here. Loveliness can mean so much. To each of us in different ways. It's neat to read and see what you found interesting and individual to you.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Paul Bell]

That's probably as good as a christmas present.
Does that mean summer is going to come early.
Or just a little say hello gift.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Paul Bell,
Oh, I like your thinking: "A say hello gift." And why not have summer come early......................hmm, sounds pretty good to me!
Thanks for your fun words. Loved your review.
Kathy