before the roses

April 11, 2021 dmsherriff

I never noticed

I never knew

the rose bush in spring

until…

I stopped

noticed

lingered

then…

I came to know

the glory of growing

leaves, red, shining in spring sun

I came to know

the rose bush

before the roses

Published by dmsherriff

Reader, writer, runner, observer of all things, artist and journal keeper! Mom of three crazy girls and wife to one fun guy! Still a curious teacher after 25 years! View all posts by dmsherriff

7 thoughts on “before the roses”

jcareyreads says:

April 12, 2021 at 12:13 am

Take a look at your hydrangeas…Adi looked at ours this weekend and said, “hey mom! We’re growing Brussels sprouts!” Getting to know our plants- there is so much beauty and wonder in noticing at all stages. I’ll have to go out and notice our roses tomorrow.

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Writing to Learn, Learning to Write says:

April 12, 2021 at 11:11 am

This has me thinking, noticing, and wondering. It’s a lot like teaching, really. We have to pay attention to our children before they become roses. We have to admire that beautiful process of becoming.

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Kristi Lonheim says:

April 13, 2021 at 10:55 am

The perfect example of slice of life writing; a moment of time noticing on paper.

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Dawn says:

April 13, 2021 at 12:21 pm

What s lovely poem. Makes me want to go and smell my roses. It’s all about slowing things down.

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standingtall47 says:

April 13, 2021 at 1:22 pm

Love the image you’re painting in this poem. I’ll have to do more noticing.

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Natalie Dunne says:

April 14, 2021 at 4:13 am

Really liked your poem!

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humbleswede says:

April 25, 2021 at 6:16 pm

I’ve been noticing the same things on our dog walks by the harbor. I’m glad you took the time to put it into verse. Rose bushes are incredible in those pre-bloom days.

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