The Wisdom In Smelling The Roses

The Wisdom In Smelling The Roses

Photography: Jetta Marie

Poem: Jetta Marie

Gratitude Of The Day: Having the wisdom in my life to understand how important it is to stop and smell the roses.

Life can truly lose its luster,

When the rush of the day

And the expectation to be exceptional

Overcomes our ability to see simplicity;

Though my burdens may at times

Threaten to consume me entirely,

I have the honor of having long ago

Been bestowed a blessing,

To recognize beauty and simplicity

Despite the rush of the world around me;

To feel the sun on my face

And know that I am loved,

To see the dewdrops on a rose

And smile in the face of darkness.

Words and colors flow through me

Like the very blood through my veins

And though darkness may challenge me

Again and again through my life;

Though It may attempt the impossible task

Of clouding my mind and knowledge

That there is beauty all around

And the sun will always return to me,

I know in my heart and being

That though it may win a battle

It shall never conquer the war

To gain conquest of my sight

For I have tasted the breath of beauty

And I shall never let it go again.

Allow yourself to live a life

No longer blinded by the rush of man

Nor the lure of grandeur tainted by the world;

Allow yourself to see the good

And be grateful for its presence;

For in it you shall find

Freedom, peace,serenity and love;

In it you shall find

Those missing moments in your life

That will give you strength to stand

When weakness overcomes you;

Live a life in understanding

The wisdom eternally spoken

In stopping to admire and smell the roses.