Friday, September 27, 2013

Way forgotten


What cost a verbal Rose?
A pleasantry afforded another,
word flower of human kindness.

Is it more than a smile?
Less then an applause?
A breath of air? Two?
One burned calorie,
perhaps three?

What once was custom,
a sign of civility,
is now eyed with suspicion,
a flirt, or disgrace.
Such shame.

What cost a verbal Rose?
None,
except to humanity
when no longer grown.

You are exceptional.

-Rusty

2 comments:

  1. I love The Verbal Rose what a pity we don't give more of them

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    1. Hi Mary! You are exactly right--we should be more willing to give verbal roses. Thanks for reading!

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