Around the block this morning

A sweetness found, and calling

One lone rose in empty drive ...

Seeing it, made me feel so alive



Had to have it, so plucked away

In order to bring home, this day

It was wilting, and quite closed

Now it's blooming, I suppose ...



Carefully placed in a small vase

With water in it, and then starred

In middle of glass on coffee table

Had to do it, as soon as I was able



Giving a certain lift to my thoughts

On this special day, it really ought

To fill me full of pleasant feelings

Over work I've done - unreeling



So many pieces with a warm glow

Most of which I've now bestowed

On others near and dear to heart

To uplift them - with the right part



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

12:45pm Monday, May 11th, 1998