I passed today, quickly
noticed the roses had lost their luster
I didn’t stop to investigate and I imagine
well, the bush will bloom again
soon, as it’s barely June
this rose bush is one of my favorites
the color of the blooms the softest butter
almost yellow though not quite
so opposite of bright and vibrant
yet it is such, all the same

hidden from view, for the most part
I wonder how many know she’s there
I see her as I walk, keep tabs on her
yet how many rose lovers have no clue
is it odd I think about her, consider her and photograph her
I see her as a gift
something to be cherished and perhaps
perhaps she symbolizes
how often the best or most or exceptional go unnoticed
looked over due to where they were planted
        the gardener’s choice