A Rose in the Garden

In the center of this magnificent garden grew a rare and delicate rose
with a vibrant color never seen before;
This rose sparkled brightly for all to see;
It stood up to the tests of time such as sun, rain and wind;

Once the roses' gardener was asked, "How did you get such a wonderful rose?"
The gardener answered:
"I nurtured it with love, showered it with kindness and kept it in my heart"
"The rose is very special - it has never failed me yet";

This rose is a friendship just like yours and mine;
needing nurturing, love and time;
And though you must work rather hard to keep this friendship in bloom,
in the end you will have a rare rose that is surely hard to find.