' A Rose In Bloom ' !
Lovely rose, Brilliant in bloom, Beautiful vision My heart to consume. Lord Jesus, may I be As one of these: Beautiful, fragrant Your heart to please. As the bloom withers, As the petals do fall, May I remember Dust we are all. As the rose petals With earth become one, May I recall the promise Of You, God’s Son. Eternal life we find When to ourselves we die; We become one with You When flesh we crucify. Glorious truth Expressed in the flower; Over death my Savior Holds eternal power. I recall always You: Your pain on Calvary; I envision always You: Your agony in Gethsemane. Lovely You are, Master Loveliest of all; Deepest of pain You embrace To save me from the Fall. As the soft bud, then, Emerging from earth, I stretch and embrace You and Your Rebirth. Lord Jesus, I vow to be Ever as one of these: Beautiful and fragrant Your heart to please. You are the loveliest Rose, Brilliant in bloom, Your love for me forever Does my heart consume.
LOVE YA, ~Barbara
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What a beautiful poem, thanks for sharing!
Hugs, Jean