"Crushing Roses" (a short essay)

“Crushing Roses” cji 2/27/14

It would seem since the dawn of civilization when two or more gather – Satan can interfere to cause the hurting of one of those gathered. Sometimes it could be more than just one – and the hurt can be long-lasting even to death. Sometimes simply an implication – unintended or even fully intended cause the hurtfulness. Many times these ‘put downs’ are part of some written code which the worldly accept and apply. However, this hurtfulness should not be so. Too often they’re done in circumstances where those gathered have covenanted not to do hurtful things to one another or to anyone known or unknown. Yet these covenants are forgotten and the verbal attacks – hurtful actions – beguiling rumors spread like an ice fire leaving only widows and widowers to pick up the pieces of what once was a testimony of a loved one.

What takes place is no different than someone seeing a lovely rose bush – with some flowers in bloom and others still in the budding stage. Of course there are those which have bloomed and since run their life cycle and can no longer be hurt. One could liken the later to those who’ve so firm a testimony – such a strong understanding – that those seeking to hurt them are left without. Yet most are like the new bud fresh – seeking to come into the light – and yet cut off and crushed by another. Yes some are already in bloom and after repeated beatings to are crushed by the hurtful words, rumors and/or actions. Each falling to the earth – the light crushed from them – and thus becoming crushed roses. No longer having vitality or beauty to share with those around.

Those who performed such actions ignore the results of their words, rumors or actions. Some hide behind power and or a blind sense of power – thinking they’ve done the world and those around them a favor. As much as saying to the person(s) we don’t want you around us anymore – why don’t you just go away. In the same manner telling Heavenly Father we don’t want those roses in our garden – we don’t want to tend to them and care for them. And thus forsaking the feelings of love for one of guile and prideful hate.

Crushing roses takes place continuously in today’s world. Sadly many see it as humor in the TV/Movies and media spew which is ever present in literature and music. There is a world without feelings – deaf unable to hear and blinded unable to see. Often too late comes the gardener to the aid of the roses – or the steward to the people – only to weep and feel lost at such cruelty of one to another of Father’s children or creations.

Which will we be found – being ever vigilant or waiting hoping we’re not next or one of our loved ones? We must remember the Second Great Commandment – we’re to love all of Father’s Creations – and therefore be found as good gardeners – protecting the weak and tender – or we indeed will be found next.  c/ork

“Crushing Roses”

cji

2/27/14

Stepping aside to destroy

using poor choiced words

spitefully and hatefully

designed to crush others

filling a power need within

carelessly stepping aside;

Crushing roses still in bud

claiming rights unauthorized

causing another to weep

inwardly unable to be hidden

showing pain uncontrolled

this rose crushed willfully!

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