And here you are – the Rose Garden.

A place of remembrance.

No, not a cemetery.

No, not all somber and sorrow.

No, Grief takes a seat off to the left,

still here but not front and center.

This is a quiet garden holding memories

and stories of those who have gone before us.

Reflections honoring their lives and legacies.

Telling about the laughter,

the lessons,

and the love,

that they have left behind for us to treasure.

Where memories are tended, roses bloom.

Let’s make a very full Rose Garden!