My dear husband gave me a rose plant, the flowers were crisp white in colour. After his death, I noticed some of the white flowers petals were a dark pinkish red, creating a streak. Each one had its own unique pattern and where beautiful.

Individuality

Why should a white rose 

mean all completely white

nature creates her own beauty

from pink bud 

to white flower

with an unusual twist

unique in her way

pink petal streak

standing out 

for all to see

beautiful 

rose

(C) Lissies Poems 2026