Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Only One Rose

It was only one rose. 
But it was red. 
Eyes downcast she accepted it.
'Thanks Dad.'

 He realised he'd been holding his breath.
He'd taken a risk.
But what could he lose? 
Things couldn't get any worse.

 She hadn't allowed the smallest touch for years
Spoken words of love had been spurned
The shell of pain around her life 
Seemed impenetrable.

 'I'll get a glass.' 

 Only one rose every day
But it built a splash of red
That vibrated through the room

 He couldn't hold her close
Nor kiss her tears and fears away
She was too bruised.

 But where words or touch couldn't reach
Symbolism spoke volumes

 It was only one rose
But it was red.
Jo and Steve Wanmer discovered the power of unconditional love while walking through family crisis. Jo tells the story in the award winning novel 
'Though the Bud be Bruised'. When all seems lost God promises a flower.
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12 comments:

  1. Paula Vince20 March 2013 at 09:18

    Hi Jo,
    That's beautiful and I remember that particular scene in your book. A wonderful reminder for when we're floundering to figure out what we could possibly do to help somebody who has suffered hugely. Small gestures can have huge impacts.

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  2. Butterfly20 March 2013 at 09:35

    Wow! That is powerful writing.

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  3. These thoughts lovingly crafted by me20 March 2013 at 10:59

    Lovely, Jo. Sometimes a gesture is all that is needed, especially when words fail.

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  4. Anusha Atukorala20 March 2013 at 11:45

    That's beautiful Jo. Thanks for sharing such a powerful message.

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  5. Rita Galieh20 March 2013 at 21:00

    Just a few words, yet I pictured it so clearly. Very moving.

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  6. Dale22 March 2013 at 10:16

    Thanks for that, Jo. Often it is the little gestures that mean the most.

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  7. Nola Passmore22 March 2013 at 15:52

    A great sentiment Jo. When someone else is hurting, it's not always easy to think of the words to say. But a gesture like that can speak volumes.

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  9. Catherine Hudson25 March 2013 at 07:34

    Very sweet Jo.

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  10. Rose Dee25 March 2013 at 12:36

    There are times when actions speaks more than words could say. Beautiful Jo.

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  11. Jeanette O'Hagan25 March 2013 at 23:20

    Beautiful Jo - especially have read Though the Bud be Bruised and knowing how meaningful that repeated and loving gesture was in the healing journey.

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  12. Jo Wanmer28 March 2013 at 16:13

    Wow. Thanks for your encouragement guys. Haven't been back to this site in a week so I'm feeling greatly blessed by your comments.

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