Thus Spake The Rose ....
;                                        
                                                  " There are no roses without thorns "
                                                   Is an oft- quoted proverb
                                                   Underlining the need to face challenges
                                                    For gaining anything worthwhile


                                    

                                               But there is another vital message
                                                  We would love to communicate
                                               That can change the face of the world
                                                  But is seldom or never practised .


                                                     It is to be respectful to one another
                                                      While passing through life's journey
                                                    And give the world the best we can
                                                     Before reaching our own destination .
        

Yes , we , the roses and thorns 

Do share space in the same  bush here

And do  that   quiet amicably too

Without being intolerant of each other

We know it is mean and unwise 

 To be selfish and dominant 

As the Creator gives us equal chance 

To maintain our own existence .

Not as rivals , or as enemies 

Not as superiors  or inferiors 

But as complements to each other

 As neither can be perfect all by itself

 And we are  happy to live like this 

  Co-ordinating  with  each other

Never fighting or demeaning  anyone

With goodwill for all ,our existence we share .

And we love to live this way 

Because it's peaceful and rewarding

To ourselves and the onlookers around

             Making life  a celebration for  everyone !

Wonder why you humans don't understand 

Such  a simple principle  of life 

That  it's always wiser to nurture

  Mutual harmony , love and care !

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