[yorkie]

UNFOLDING THE ROSE

It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of God's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.

The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I.
GOD opens this flower so sweetly,
When in my hands they fade and die.

If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God's design,
Then how can I think I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?

So I'll trust in Him for His leading
Each moment of every day.
I will look to him for His guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way.

The pathway that lies before me,
Only my Heavenly Father knows.
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments,
Just as He unfolds the rose.

~ Bryan T. Burgess ~

[Billie]

Love that poem - saw it yesterday when searching for one to go with the hot pink rose in opening, but of course it didn’t fit since my rose wasn’t a bud. :)

[Lady Jag]

Recession Boss

Your boss before the recession:  “Nice job!”

Your boss during the recession:  “Please put more effort into your work!”

 

Your boss after the Quarterly Report:
“I said, 'More effort!' ”

“The beatings will continue until morale improves!”

[jaycee]

I've pinged you several times, but I overlooked this beautiful poem! The words are truly meaningful....seems I have read this. Could have been in my searches as I do that a lot. Anyway, I enjoyed it!

"Some people are always grumbling
because roses have thorns;
I am thankful that
thorns have roses."

~ Author Unknown