her vibrant colour
shining
brave rose
prevails
in winter
as others have fallen
she is strong
her beauty
still
brightening the world
she thinks not
of admiration
of encouragement
she is a testament
to what is true
she is satisfied
with what she has given
and where she has stood
this place of honour
in life's garden
and when
the cold wind
strips her
of her precious petals
and her colours
are scattered and spread
she knows
her roots are strong
she shall be
reborn
her beauty
ever greater
timeless rose
forever giving
her essence
Simon, 2005