A Dozen Red Roses

A dozen red roses

And a simple bouquet

Arrived at the church

On her wedding day

The bridesmaides gather 'round her

Last details done

But a dozen red roses

Who could they be from

The moment was close now

The church filled with light

She stood like a picture

In a glow of white.

All her friends awaiting

The music softly playing

Yet, she reached for the roses

On the table where they lay.

Then from the roses

She picked up an envelope

Her hand was guided by her heart

And for every rose

A single teardrop fell

As she lifted her veil and read the card:

"Your in your room sleeping

As I write these words

I know you won't read them

till years from now"

"God will call me home soon

I'll miss you're wedding day,

So your mom will keep

This note to send

With a rose bouquet"

"So take one of these roses

To hold in your hand

And I'll be beside you,

As Always,

Love Dad"