HOPE

It is the middle of winter and this chocolate rose sits outside in my garden not ready to give up. It is determined to keep blooming and growing no matter the winter woes that come its way. It doesn't give up hope and let nature put it to rest until the seasons say it's time to come out and play again. It says, "I'm still here, and as long as I'm alive, I won't back down." I choose to hope.

When the world says, "Give up."

Hope whispers, "Try it one more time."

-Author Unknown