take this rose

take this rose, and know it is given with love

treasure this rose and keep me held above

all the ugliness, the hatefulness, the pain

help make this world whole again

help us all be grateful for all we have

don’t let us be greedy bitter or sad

keep us content, keep us helpful and nice

this rose is a symbol of  love,  it is given with a price

treasure it, hold it dear, keep it close…….