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 Roses

Here is a philosophical question for you to think about.
Do thorns grow on roses, or do roses grow on thorns?
I know that this sounds silly at first, but think for a moment.
Do thorns grow on roses, or do roses grow on thorns?

Think on this question, let it soak into your heart.
You will see your attitude about life and it's troubles.
Think deeply once again about this question for a bit.
Do thorns grow on roses, or do roses grow on thorns?


If after thought your answer was that thorns grow on roses,
Maybe you see the blessing of life being diluted by troubles;
Stealing a piece of the peace and beauty of life's blessings.
Do thorns grow on roses, or do roses grow on thorns?

If after thought you chose that roses grow on thorns,
Maybe you see life's blessing bursting forth from troubles,
Seeing beauty come from what was life's tribulations.
Do thorns grow on roses, or do roses grow on thorns?

Now maybe you see the depth of that question I asked.
It is about how you view life,  with optimism or pessimism.
Is your glass half full or half empty,  your life blessed or cursed?
Do thorns grow on roses, or do roses grow on thorns?

1Dec08


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