Wrapped around the white picket fence
Gorgeous blooms, they were heaven sent
And the greatest bloom in that sweet garden
Held its very fragrance hidden
Held it so very hidden because
Thorns from others stung and prod
And so dear Rosie, she did close
Her precious petals, concealed the pain
But as time grew older and colder
All around her began to shiver and shudder
All of their feelings had been left wide open
Gathering remnants of a love forsaken
And so with each newly broken heart
They bowed beneath the hurtful part
One by one as their very being broke
All that was left was Rosie and her heart awoke
Sometimes when you can’t go on
You are hiding strength on which to lean upon
Lean upon the picket fence
Yes, it makes for perfect sense
Like Rosie, heart compact, hidden
One day soon, released and bidden
So that when others all around you are openly in pain
You’ll have bountiful strength and love to share
And your beauty will finally open again!
© 2013 Liana Wendy Howarth
photo courtesy of http://www.all-free-download.com
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Very beautiful!
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Hi Anthony. Thanks for the sweet comment. Have missed you the last few days :-)!
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He is so trustworthy and we can lean on Him … and give thanks even in the most dire circumstances 🙂 what a beautiful reminder of Him who sees to the depths our our broken hearts!!! Thanks so much for sharing this splice of hope!
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Wonderful to see you again dear Heidi … sending blessings and praying that all is well in your ministry for the Lord … if it’s for Him, then yes, all is well xxx
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Oh, I want to be like Rosie, leaning on the Lord, my fence…my rock…my strength. Too often, I have bent under the weight. Much love and thanks, Sweet Friend!!!! xxxxxx
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Thanks dearest Skye … sometimes burdens can weigh heavily upon us; but they are full of the richness of the blessings of the Lord, waiting to be opened and released and used for His glory xxx The photo seems a little blurry; but I thought it was perfect. Hugs.
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I wrote a poem once and I used a picture of a beautiful rose in a picket fence….I love that idea and look, too. Overcomers are we!! 🙂
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Amen Skye … two of His precious roses in the bouquet of heaven xxx
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Hugs!!!
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🙂
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