A Rosy Picture

From the stories they told
it would appear
that flowers became brighter,
birds sang louder,
smiles were wider
and laughter rang out
constantly
as the other females gathered
around her
and a mutual love blossomed,
bloomed,
and its scent filled the air
(even spreading out to those
who chose not to gather
or were not invited
to be there)
and thus all gave thanks
for her generosity of spirit
and for her huge heart
and all who spent time with her
foresaw a future
where joy and goodness would grow
and love would never wither.

For The Roses

Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us