FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW

She stared out the window, Though she didn’t really know why she was watching For footprints in the snow. Expectation filled her; She was apprehensive too, Studying the ground For footprints old or new. There was just a blanket As far as the eye could see, Stretching smooth and white; Where could her darling be?

ROSES

My love gave me a yellow rose To say that we are friends; To tell me of his loyalty and care that never ends.   My love brought me a rose so white, So fragrant and so pure, My heart sang a new melody About this love so sure.   A red rose gave my