From Raindrops to Roses
© 2014 Mollie Pearce McKibbon
From raindrops to roses,
That’s how nature grows,
So have no impatience
And don’t be morose.
A garden needs planning,
Good soil, tender care.
Raindrops and sunlight
Will all help prepare
The loveliest surprises,
The sweetest bouquet
And soon fragrant roses
Are then on their way.
If you prick your finger
To capture a rose,
It isn’t a nuisance
As you might suppose.
Things that have value,
Those we most desire
Can only be gained
By braving the fire.
Unfolding in beauty
Before your own eyes,
God’s greatest gifts
Often come in disguise.
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