A Visit to the Rose Garden

Often I wake early when the house is sleeping.

Waking just recently I decided to toss my clothes on,

grab my camera, and go to the rose gardens nearby.

It was six in the morning and the sun was newly up.

I could walk without distractions, smelling the roses as I walked.

The reflection on the pond and the clouds in the sky welcomed me there.

The sun became brighter as the day began.

Oh what a glorious morning it was.

Raindrops or were they dewdrops were still on the morning roses.

Rows of roses everywhere and I was delighted.

They glowed in the morning sun.

They sang to my heart.

I could have spent the morning most gladly there,

but the morning beckoned me.

With my steps moving forward, I once again must face the day.

Just a little more my heart did say.

Savor with delight the raindrops, the sunshine, and the glorious beginning to a new day.

While all around me were beginning their day, I moved forward with one last glimpse.

It did delight my heart!

A visit to Peninsula Rose Gardens just the other day.

Happy Weekend, dear Friends!!
Take an early morning, spur of the moment adventure!