Sonnet: Roses For God As Offering

The roses that I place before Thee, God, Do bless my offering this day, some way; And help me do my duty well, O Lord, Conforming to Thy divine way, I pray! The rain You showered, helped the plant to grow; The sun You shone gave it the nutrition; The roots anchored it well in soil and oh, The buds sprouted without inhibition! The plant’s studded by flowers beautiful! They are from You and they are Yours, I know; They smell so well and look so wonderful; Do accept them from me, O Lord for now! I add my labour and my sacrifice, O God; Your grace and blessings suffice! Copyright by Dr John Celes 16-11-11