A ROSE IS JUST A ROSE

A rose is just a rose.
When a man gives a rose to a woman,
a rose is still just a rose.
But when I give this rose to you,
it is something more.


For this rose is my child.
I have planted it in the ground
with my own two hands
I have watered it every day
and pruned it
and warded away those that would harm it.


For this rose has my love,
I have sprinkled honey around it as it grew
and kissed it every single day
and warmed it with my breath
when the days grew cold.


But now I give this rose to you,
and in doing so
I am giving you my child,
and I am giving you my love.


This rose, is not just a rose.
Copyright ©2003 Ashi Shadow 3/4/03 On Katie