Rose

Carefully cutting away the detritus of last year’s blooms, dead canes, disease.

         Ridding myself of the negatives that weigh on my mind depleting my stamina, strength and joy.
  
Encouraging new growth
Next year’s blooms
Leaving what is healthy and vital.  

      I choose cuts carefully.
      Not burdening myself with malice,           anxiety, fear or guilt.
     Removing what is harmful out of necessity- cleansing.
    
Nurturing new, vernal growth in my rose and myself.
So
I can be a better person for those who are deserving.