MOTHER'S ALWAYS THERE

MOTHER'S ALWAYS THERE (A Mother's Day Memorial to my Mom: Paula Schober Rose) When I needed encouragement Mother was always there--- She always seemed to arrive in time With a big kiss and a prayer. When I was sick and ailing And feeling worse for wear--- I could always count on mother Her limitless love was always there. Although years have gone by now And many challenges have been shared; When I get up to Heaven's Gate--- I know Mother will still be there.

by Douglas Raymond Rose Member Academy of American Poets

RUBY ON THE ROSES

This world is full of timeless woes
Difficulties circumstance poses;
The thing that keeps me going
Is the Ruby on the Roses.

God made all creatures great and small
Hillsides where sheep do rest soft noses;
His Easter love surrounds us like a shroud
Like Ruby on the Roses.

Soon I shall go to worlds above
As the door of Eternity closes;
The thing that keeps me going--
Is God's Ruby on the Roses.

2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Member Academy of American Poets

AN IRISH BLESSING

Bless the children this St.Patrick's Day
Bless them both young and old--
Children are the colorful Rainbow of life
Grandchildren--our precious Pot of Gold.
Bless their Irish impish grins and smiles
Bless them all within God's great fold---
Children are the rambunctious Rainbow of Life
Grandchildren--our precious Pot of Gold.
2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose

Member Academy of American Poets

SUNDAY OF THE MIND

Retreat
Call yourself aside
Look for the wide open spaces
Rest--
Waiting on God
Meditation is the sweet Sunday of the Mind.

Repose
Spread out like fleece
Soak in the divine dew and moisture of heaven
Quiet--
Lie down on nature's green lap
Meditation is the sweet Sunday of the Mind.

2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Member Academy of American Poets

THE RESTLESS HEART

The Heart is really a Rebel---
Continually climbing out on a limb
Our Hearts are always restless---
Until they find sweet rest in Him.

The Heart is really a Rebel---
Tending to break when life grows dim;
Our Hearts seem always restless---
Until they finally anchor in Him.
2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Member Academy of American Poets

A KING'S DREAM

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
---Dreamed a national dream.
He dreamed Freedom for one
----Means Freedom for all.

No matter our race
----Or color or call---
Freedom for one
----Means Freedom for all!

2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Member Academy of American Poets

A NEW YEAR TOAST

May your house be filled with Blessings
Where Peace and Joy abiding be;
May your heart be forever filled--
With warm friends and family.
May your days be Healthy and Holy
May your fellowship be dear---
May your candles of Love glow brightly
All throughout this bright New Year.

2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Member Academy of American Poets