~LIFE IS LIKE A ROSE~ How many years a man, has he Could be many or could be few Perhaps seventy or eighty he may see He starts out a child, life just begun Moves ever so slow when he is young But with lines of time upon his face He looks back to see life almost done A life well spent compared to a rose Tended in the garden with care With a walk through this garden all can see the beauty there A rose fenced in will wither and die And the beauty has been seen by none A life locked away will wither and cry Laughter and joy not felt by one I offer joy and happiness just as I would offer a rose Then you will see Life and love are meant to be shared I think most, will agree I look at a rose, the beauty takes my breath away I look at you and see love and memories we have shared everyday Inside this garden are family and friends Don't put up a fence or a gate Let all see the beauty of each and everyone Nurture and care for your life before it is too late If you are young perhaps you do not understand I was in your shoes not long ago Life is precious, don't fence it in Someday you will look back Then you will know Copyright © 2003 Click here to see more greetings! Join our Mailing List for New Greetings Click below to send a BLANK email to the email address below      Music: The Foggy Dew, Traditional Irish Folktune Sequenced by Barry Taylor " Life is like a rose, More exquisite and precious when shared with others. " ~ Jane Oechsle Lauer Alternate Emailer!