-A Rose For My Friends-

-A Rose For My Friends-

I got a dozen roses,

From a friend the other day;

But I only have one left,

For I gave them all away.

I gave one to my sister,

Who to me is very dear,

In hopes that it will bring to her

A little floral cheer.

I took one to a friend

Who’s not feeling very well;

The flower or the visit -

Which helped more I could not tell.

One went to a friend

I haven’t known for very long.

She struggles, so in some small way

I hope this helps her carry along.

The rest went to the ones

Who’ve helped me in so many ways;

They have been a cheerful presence

On my very dreary days.

The roses were so pretty

I just could not keep them all,

Except one single bud standing

Beautiful and tall.

My friend gave me the flowers

To help brighten up my day,

But the biggest joy I received

Was in giving them away.

This one is for you.

~Syahirah~