The bleakness of winter has already raised its frosty head in my part of the world, but the sight of this stunning rose earlier made my heart sing! I took a deep breath of its delicate scent and was reminded that in just over a month the days will start getting longer again.
A single, perfumed creamy rose
Bloomed well this high November day,
With promise whispered to my soul
That earth renewed will spring again.
Pen Avey 