PLANT A ROSE

This is the day to plant a Rose

 "Tis time to make this start;

    Plant it deep in Memory's sod

     In the tendrils of your heart.

A Rose to honor your Mother dear

 We regret that we had to part;

  Plant it deep in Memory's sod

   Down in the hearth of your heart.

Mom loved all Roses, yellow and red

 And colorful flowers too;

  This is the day to plant Memory's Rose

    In the tendrils of your heart.

 Everyday can be Mother's Day

  Bequeath  honor to her of vivid sort;

   Give thanks to God, in Memory's sod

    Plant a Rose deep down in your heart.

2013 by

Douglas Raymond Rose

Member Academy of American Poets

Author's Note

This photo is of the Rose garden in our front yard in Texas
A Rose Tribute to Mom--Paula Ann Schober Rose

Reviews

[Holly Mason]

a rose is a rose but the theory now goes
that the apples a rose so the pear I suppose
the dear only knows what will next prove a rose
you are a rose but were always a rose....forget the author of this ...but it is beautiful
just like your words...we can choose to plant a fresh start in forever memory...I adore rose bushes
lovely writing in thoughts and words
thank you for sharing ...your home photo with us*)

[poetdoug]

Thank you Holly for this 'Rosy" word of appreciation. You are most welcome my great writer friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

This one strummed my heartstrings, Doug. What a lovely tribute to mothers everywhere.....whether they are still with us or have passed. Beautifully expressed. Lydi**

[poetdoug]

Thanks so much Lydia. Most mothers deserve a great tribute, but sometimes they don't get them until after they have gone. Glad to do it. Thanks

[Sami Khalil]

You have planted beautiful roses in our hearts with the beauty of words in this write and the hued loveliness in this tribute . The poem , the garden , the pic are all great...:)

[poetdoug]

Thanks for your kind words Sami. Your writing inspires me too.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome . Any time...:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a beautiful garden of words here...

nicely done, wonderful tribute.

[poetdoug]

Thank you Jacob for your colorful comments: "A beautiful garden of words here". Love it my friend.

[Sheila Kline]

Your rose garden is a beautiful tribute to your mother, as is your poem my friend!! A rose planted deep in one's heart is one that shall ever bloom with love! And, yes! Everyday can be Mother's Day - heaven knows they are here for us every day!!

[poetdoug]

Thanks so much Sheila. A red rose to you too for your kind comments.