Her Secret

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She has a tiny rose tattoo
just an inch or so in size.
(After years of deliberation
courage finally materialized).

She would be the only person
who would even know it's there,
unless, of course, she wanted
them to see it, and she shared.

A tiny rose and nothing more
she chose to symbolize
a not so easy, bumpy life,
so please, don't criticize.

The branch behind, her long lifeline,
its thorns to show what's past.
The bud is for what's yet to come
a joyful hope, at last.

The riny rose is colored
deep red to show her passion.
Its petals soft and gently bloomed,
red for love, a celebration.

She has a tiny rose tattoo
just an inch or so in size.
A tiny rose, that's all it is
her life to symbolize.

Catherine Heck (CJ) - LBUA59A@Prodigy.com