I planted a rose in the garden today
Its petals were tired and worn
My beautiful rose has seen better days
But today it will cause me to mourn

Wrinkled an wilted its stem can't stand
I carried it where ever I went
The sun gave it strength and the rain gave it joy
Though its better days were already spent

Its beauty and grace were unmatched in its day
People couldn't help but stare
It held to my hand every where I'd go
There was nothing that we didn't share

All the other flowers couldn't get my attention
No matter how hard they tried
For my eyes were made to look at my rose
Rose is the name of my bride

I planted a rose in the garden today
Its petals were tired and worn
My beautiful rose has seen better days
But today it will cause me to mourn

Her autumnal eyes
burn like
beach lit bonfires...

warming my heart
and soul
as wind blown embers
shimmer
there gently,

a wicked twinkle
twinkle
little star
as all thoughts of sleep
tumble
to the sand ...

amidst hearts
etched with playful fingers
that idly
made sweet promises

that I.D.S.T

The night sky weeps...

her sorrow known only to the stars
that gather

offering her their comfort
and support

freely offering to cast themselves down
to retrieve her tears

if she will once more
but smile

Make room for me
there by your side
that in your arms
I may abide
and all this night
in sweet embrace
be happy that you
made me space
may your lips
and silent prayer
be things that I
may always share
so make some room
and bid me rest
within thy arms
forever blessed.

I'll meet you in the park, yes the usual place
no don't be silly clear skies there's not a trace
oh hold on I see it one ******* cloud
on this day of all days, for crying out loud
ok you bring a brolley and I'll grab one too
I'm not letting the weather keep me from you
what? What about the picnic and the radio
well put it in some Tupperware and.. oh I know
we can improvise the music from the busy street
as we slow dance together to the car horn beat
so no high heels just wellies and a big rain mac
to replace that little number you bought in black
you don't have to worry you'll still look sweet
as we enjoy our us time on that old park seat
so I'll see you there in twenty. Of course I do
I can't say it, no as I'm standing in a queue
ok I'll whisper but I'm not so sure you'll hear
because of my heart beating knowing you're near
Now hurry as I miss you and your sweet embrace
just you and I together in our secret place.