A Memento Comments
I opened up a Bible, and there between the pages,
A rose had been secreted, it must have been there ages,
I wondered who had so placed it, displaying still its magenta red,
For remembrance perhaps, or a memento, sweet petal's carefully spread.
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I remember my Mom placing a rose in between the pages of a Bible and it also kept it's deep red colour. Your poem is lovely in every way, I love it Ernestine. --Melvina--
Ernestine...again, I find myself drawn to your work. I am new here, however have visited your peoms several times. You write with such passion-such heart. I truly like this poem and other works of yours.
Poetess E.>>>The Rose though primarily regarded as a symbol of Romance...In truth, and historicallu, is more recognized as a floral of Passion...During the Month of MARY(May) , White Roses are most usually the Church's Fflower of choice. However, Romantically or Thologically...This is a solid Write, young lady indeed! ''''''''''''''''''FJR
Ernestine, I hope this rose finds its way into many, many hands. A beautiful poem! Brian
I love the symbolic implications of this poem: respect for the sacred feelings of others for this is where the flower should always belong. Sensitive.
Nice, Ernestine... They will open my bible one day and find three rose petals given me by my mother! ... dan
This is beautiful.... a perfectly depicted image.
I once put a credit card in a book and then forgot which book, I ended up sitting is a sea of books looking for that credit card. I don't think that would make for the lovely poem you wrote!
This reminds me of my first Bible with it's little mementos tucked inside... A poignant beauty, this...
Ernestine, your poems have touched my life in a delicate way... this one has done that in an excptional way. Thank you for the rose.
I loved this and will be sending it to my mum as she has a flower pressed in the pages of the bible she had when she was a kid. It's been there for the best part of 50 years and, although a little faded, it's still beautiful.10 from me. Hugs Anna xxx
A lovely touching poem Ernestine, and what a nice thing to do, to leave it there for the next person who may need it. All the best wishes to you and hubby. Remember, roses are for lovers too. 10 from smiling and thinking of you both, Tai
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7/26/2025 7:56:47 PM # 1.0.0
This is so sweet, thanks for sharing. Andrew x