The Purple Rose

In the garden - at night
the purple rose opens its petals
sending its rich scent
spiraling out into the night air
like ribbons unfurling, reaching ....

In the garden at night
the purple rose flowers
and its glory reigns
for the creatures of the night ...

By day, the purple rose,
its petals closed and waiting
sits among the garden roses
appearing small, miniature, and unnoticed
- the lady in waiting.

Joyce