My eyes are open, I can plainly see, <br />The abundance of life, that surrounds <br />Me. <br /> <br />I shall never tire of the fragrance of the <br />Rose. <br /> <br />Emitting perfume from my garden where <br />The blossoms grow, <br /> <br />My heart be open, never to forget, <br />Moments of the past, <br />As to all my friends and family, <br />As above forever lasts. <br /> <br />Fill me up with mercy for the souls in need, <br />For the words that I may speak, <br />Compassion lies within my heart, <br />The abundance of life that is. <br />To be a part of me, that I be so meek. <br /> <br />That I not forget as to the fragrance of <br />the rose.<br /><br />Charles Garcia<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-rose-open-up-your-eyes/
