My Sweet Rose

My little sweet rose is blooming beautifully.
It took painstakingly long
to see this first rose.
I seeded the plant long time ago,
almost ten years....
It was not like those who bought the plant,
which is almost blooming
or already in bloom.
Through the years of weeding
and grooming with lots of love and tender.
Finally, my little plant is cherishing me
with this sweet rose.
Ahhhhhh ------ my first rose.

I did not know which color the rose is going to be,
but when the time comes, as I have always wanted,
it is a very pretty pink rose.
Everyday, moment by moment,
I watch my sweet rose blooming,
petal by petal.
It brings a tranquility into my life.
It gives a courage to my soul.
It shines a hope onto my heart.
I have seen so many beautiful roses out there, everywhere,---
all of my life, but this one is special,....
...very special in a way that it adds
a whole different level of meaning into my life.