I’d bring you roses every day,
even if you had to apologize to me.
It’s not worth losing the afternoon
when life’s a ticking time bomb
and every minute we have less,
So let’s just make amends….let’s.
So impulsive was this decision
I cut the flowers with my hands,
and the thorns made my blood appear
and run down my arms.
What’s a little blood, if I can bring you this surprise…
a bouquet of red roses and a heart that has forgotten…
when I could be sulking in my studio
vowing to never again, call you.
I’d bring you roses every day
especially if you need to apologize to me
I love you too much to waste our time.
Imperfect creatures, we sometimes get it wrong
and my promise that I make to you is…
when it’s your turn to choose the worst thing to say
I will appear on your sidewalk
with a dozen long-stemmed roses
and a heart and a smile …
genuinely happy to see you.
Karima Hoisan
January 27, 2024
Costa Rica
Digital Rabbit Hole 
Ah, I adore this sentiment, and the way you express it. Grudges hurt only the holder!
“I’d bring you roses every day
especially if you need to apologize to me”
So much this.
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Thank you Dale:):) “Grudges hurt only the holder” Boy, I’ll say:):)
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your roses, Madam Soulkin💞🥳😘
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Ahhh, why thank you 🙏 and what a lovely title…I hope to live up to it FOREVER:)
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🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
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Awww…this is so heartfelt Karima
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Thanks so much Mich 🙏
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Awww felt this one Karima ❤️🌹
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That’s wonderful, that my words could do that:) Such a compliment! 🙏
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Karima I love every part of your creativity my friend 🙏
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Awww big hugs… what a wonderful thing to say ❤️
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Big hugs back to you Karima ❤️
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Such a beautiful and timeless sentiment, Karima, that goes straight to the poet’s heart. ❤
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Ahhh thanks so much Layla..I guess being a poet does affect how we handle these “bumps in the road” So glad your heart agrees:)
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true friendship is working through those awkward ‘happenings’ … such a lovely composition!
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Thanks a lot Kate…I feel I have been blessed with forgiving easily and knowing immediately, when it’s my time to ask…. 🙂
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that is indeed a real blessing, to have such insight!
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Such a beautiful poem filled with love…not holding on to the unnecessary…moving on with time & resetting the things through understanding & more love ✨❤️💫🌹
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Thank you dear Navin…yes, it helps us travel lighter, as we get older too. I have, over the years, settled old grudges, old disconnects from friends by being the first one to reach out…and it works. All those old harbored feelings just disintegrate:) in the air….and it’s always a win/win:)
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That’s truly wise of you…it’s always a win/win…it’s my pleasure to read this piece of yours, dear Karima ✨❤️💫
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Such a romantic poem, really enjoyed it 🌹
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Thank you so much Pooja…I’m happy you enjoyed it:):)🌹
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Such a poignant wise poem filled with truth and kindness, Karima❣️
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Awww, Cindy, I might send you a dozen roses just…. Because 🤗
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Awwww I love it and you’ll get mine tomorrow on my post.. ha🌹🌹🌹
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