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Ghetto Rose
by Lyle Berry (Age: 61)
copyright 10-14-2004


Age Rating: 13 to 127

  Ghetto Rose
Picture Credits:

In an alley, amidst debris,
a rose was tossed in apathy.
With sparse sunlight and meager dew,
the stalwart twig took root and grew.

The flower thrived, thru poverty;
brought radiance, for all to see.
God gave her sun; warm rays came down;
the rose blessed God and all around.

As time ticked on, the legend spread,
of Ghetto Rose, so rare - so red.
For homeless folks, a visual treat;
her beauty respite from the street.

Then came the day, two lowly churls,
with scruffy clothes and greasy curls,
ripped stems and blooms to sell for cash -
and tossed the bush into the trash.

The Lord looked down; summoned the Wind,
who blew those boughs from that waste bin.
Her roots found soil, while God just smiled;
twice born again, a special child.




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12-17-2004 Mervin H. Dochterman    

Lyle, you have a real talent for making your story flow and provide a wonderful message.
Mervin H.
12-13-2004 David Pekrul    

A great write. Good cadence, good storyline.
It catches the imagination and keeps one reading.
10-29-2004 Chelsea Armstrong    

*applauds* Yet again another treat for my eyes. You have one hell of a gift Lyle, please keep writting. This one was filled with vivid colors...kept the mind focused on what was happening.
10-14-2004 SamiJo Mcquiston    

That was beautiful.
I could see the alley and evrything.
You are a gifted writer, sir.
Great work keep it up.
SamiJo
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