"The Rose

ONE ROSE

As I sat alone in the darkness my soul cried out, Why do these things happen to me?

I have tried to live the best I can, now I wonder "how can this be?"

People say just "hold on , there is a brighter day"

I try to remember my MaMa's words " God will make a way"

As I fell on my knees in complete despair.. the pain was growing strong,

The tears filled my eyes as I shouted out " GOD I CAN'T GO ON "

I saw in the darkness a shadow, of an old rugged cross,

How could I see this? I was at a loss,

As I opened my eyes, it seemed like hours....... God only knows,

For in my hand there was one PERFECT RED ROSE

© Copyright ~Johnnie Oakes ~

2/17/02