Gods Love In A Bud Beneath The Snow Poem by Becky LaPrarie

GOD'S LOVE IN A BUD BENEATH THE SNOW

To all who stumbled upon you to them you
Were just a twig ready to greet life early
Your true beauty they could not see

A bud were you beneath the snow
Awaiting life's chance to grow
And flourish in the sunshine of
God's love

Your beauty became exquisite
One Spring as the ice slowly
Began to melt
You found your way reaching
For the warmth of Gods' love

God's warmth showering down upon
You as you grew your thorns
Thorns in life that would protect
You from mistakes you would surely
Make and teach you how to be
A rare and beautiful rose

Fragrant and beautiful you became
Lighting up the faces of all
Who came to know your beauty
Your fragrance was heaven-sent

Life grew weeds all around you
Pain and sorrow caused scars upon
Your twigs; soft petals fell to the ground
Tears that were mending you making you stronger

Though you've seen many storms
God will replenish you once more..
Bloom for the one who created you
In God's garden of love
And be the rose he created you to be!