The Innocence of the Rose

A small spark ignited
among the tears of dispair.
A seed of friendship planted
among the ruins of the storm.
The spark carefully fannned
until the embers become a flame.
The seed takes root
and a fragile bud appears.
Deliberate caution exercised
to keep the fire under control.
A gardener's gentle touch
grooming and caring for the bud.
The passing of time.
The flame burns ever brightly now.
The seed is in full bloom.
The flames of desire burn for you
as the quiet gentleness of our new love blooms
like the innocence of the white rose.

The Runaway Bride
(c)April 23, 2002