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Give Your Roses To The Living

by Iris Brooks  
8/23/2016 / Poetry

Give your roses to the living
So they will know that you are giving
Tell them you love them, no need to wait
Who knows - tomorrow - may be too late

I had some kind words
I always meant to say
Now my friend will never hear them
For my friend has gone away

So many good intentions
And things I meant to do
To bless someone who was in need
But I never followed through

I meant to share a happy song
Yet I kept it in my heart
I could have helped someone along
Who was walking in the dark

But I said I've got tomorrow
There will be another chance
To bring joy to one in sorrow
To make their life a dance

But we're not assured the sunrise
Nor if the evening sun will set
Give your gifts of love today
Or else you may regret

Give your roses to the living
So they will know that you are giving
Tell them you love them, no need to wait
Who knows - tomorrow - may be too late


If there's someone in your life you care about, someone you love and appreciate, tell them what's in your heart while you still can. I'd rather have one rose, one smile, one hug, one kiss, one thank you, one I love you today than a church full of roses when I'm gone.
Love, Iris

Christian author, poet, musician and songwriter, I co-wrote for 16 years with my now late husband. We became advocates in regards to educating the public on environmental illnesses after both being diagnosed with toxic mold poisoning in late 2005. www.survivingyellowrain.blogspot.com

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