A Thorny Rose


A young girl compares life to a rose.



Our life is like a thorny rose
Not perfect, but always beautiful
The thorns represent the hardships in our lives.
The delicate red petals represent the fun and
beautiful things in our lives.
As a young rose the petals hugging around the seed
are the family and friends who protect, love, and care
for us.

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