An Ode To Poetess Rose Marie Juan Austin Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon

Poetess Rose Marie Juan Austin
Is a beautiful Poetess,
Radiant, bright, attractive,
Like the delightful red Rose!

For Rose, ‘writing is a daunting
Solitary endeavour,
Yet, when words come alive,
They sing and dance before your very eyes.'

For me, when I read Rose's poems,
I feel like singing and dancing too,
My hands formulating the ‘Mudras'
While my feet tapping with rhythmic beats.

Rose is gentle with her words,
Kind with her insightful comments,
Generous with her meaningful reviews,
A friendly comrade, to all her fellow poets.

‘Trickle of thoughts' a series of poems
That I follow meticulously with interest.
They are not mere poems of adornment alone,
But an outpour of profound thoughts, wisdom.

A learned lawyer who knows to write,
With measured words of refinement,
Yet, is firm in her convictions & laws of life,
Justice for the right and virtuous actions.

Born and brought up in Philippines,
She carries the humility and nobility
Of her native land - Laoag City
To her present residence in United states.

Dearest friend Rose,
It has been a pleasure knowing you,
And to read all your wonderful poems.
God bless you!

Ever your loving friend,
Geeta