Monday, October 06, 2008

What Was Said to the Rose

My new discovery of the Carter Center's rose garden has me addicted to the nectar and beauty of the place. I have been stealing away at lunchtime to go walk among the roses and smell their late blossoms before the season becomes too late.

This is in sync with a lyric I heard on my way to work this morning:

"And what was said to the rose to make it unfold,
was said to me here in my chest,
so be quiet now - and rest.
The ocean is rolling,
the tide is coming in -- here it is!"
- David Crowder Band

Where have I been for the past six years as my office is a mere five minute walk away?! I must wake up! Well now...I'm taking it in - every last moment, and every last breath.