Love is like a budding rose, <br />Gaining momentum as it begins to grow. <br />Your sincerity and words of affection <br />Will create a sensation within the soul. <br /> <br />Love will help to cope with the rigors of life, <br />And enable a broken heart to heal, <br />Giving you satisfaction and a great assurance <br />That the words of endearment are genuine and real. <br /> <br />Your love can be an inspiration to others too <br />As you conduct your affairs day after day, <br />Setting a moral example everywhere you go, <br />And encouraging others in a heart-felt way. <br /> <br />Lift one another's spirit during difficult times <br />By uttering words of encouragement instead of doubt, <br />Instill a feeling of tenderness and confidence, <br />Always affectionate and helping one another out. <br /> <br />As loyalty and benevolence surround you, <br />Be prepared to conquer personal strife, <br />And may your love radiate like a mature rose <br />That will enlighten and guide you all of your life.<br /><br />Joseph T. Renaldi<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/love-is-like-a-rose-2/
