While others admired the rose bush

& picked out the roses that were in full bloom

Your attention was held by a single rose

That was surrounded by thorns

Growth stunted due to the lack of sunlight & room

Although the rose seemed helpless

& more trouble to help than what it was worth

You still remained patient & faithful

Convinced that this rose would find its way

Nurtured it day to day

Without overwhelming it

Until it finally achieved what others thought was impossible

Pushed & fought its way through the thorns & past the other flowers

Finding the most magnificent position

Where the sun gleamed bright

Yet, you left it untouched

Admired its beauty from a distance

Knew it had the potential to grow even stronger

But others could not wait any longer

As now they also noticed this flower

& attempted to pick it

But their attempts were in vain

As they underestimated the strength of its roots