Marilyn Lott Poems

DEEP RED ROSE

This is the first rose of spring
I wish you could smell
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They grew and then they grew some more
Popped that squash out in clusters
I gave so many away I cannot count
Almost more work than I could muster.
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She really is quite exciting
And her name tells us so
It was rather daunting
I love to watch her grow.
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He taught me how to run, oh yes
From the time that I could walk
And other plans he had for me
Just as soon as I could talk.
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One day I saw this lonely little leave
Upon the blacktop driveway
The wind was blowing gently
Causing it to swing and sway.
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When I look at the autumn colors
I often associate them to spice
The colors all seem to blend
They are warm, rich and so nice.
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If you want to make a kid happy
Just put a fishing pole in his hand
As soon as he snags one
He'll feel like the King in his land.
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It started with a vision in her mind
From the heart of a little girl
A mixture of brilliant colors
A swipe, a dot or a swirl.
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I go outside on a chilly day
Look up and down my flower beds
My little friends look up at me
With their sad little wintery heads.
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This beautiful deep red cluster
So delightful to my nose
Is one of my very favorites
A lovely fragrant rose.
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