The Rose's Response to the Leaf

 

 

If I were a rose and you a leaf
I’d think myself well graced
For having you beside me
And knowing your embrace.

 

I’d gladly share my beauty,
My fragrance, I’ll be bold,
Grateful for your support
There’s nothing I’d withhold!

 

Most benevolent of companions,
Delightful source of much relief,
Attended by you I’d know pure joy,
If I were a rose and you a leaf.

 

Cherel S. Justice
 Copyright © 2009

 

The Leaf's Declaration to the Rose

 

 

If you were a rose and I a leaf,
My life would be inspired,
And being by your side
Would gratify my heart’s desire.

 

The leaf beholds the beauty,
The leaf inhales the scent,
The leaf enfolds the flower,
What more to be content?

 

Most amiable of companions,
In truth, for me, ‘twould be no grief,
To attend you by the hour,
If you were a rose and I a leaf.

 

Cherel S. Justice

Copyright © 2009