Tammi S. Behning

I would like to thank the members of The Inner Circle of Poets for creating such a fabulous charitable organization. Through the hard work of many people, so many more will be able to reap the rewards. It is an amazing achievement, what this group of hardworking, driven individuals has already accomplished, and I cannot wait to see what their vision and passion can achieve in the future. Tammi was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa where she currently still resides. She credits her loving family , and three siblings, for her imagination and experiences from which she writes.

 

 

Bewildering Resolve

You came into my life for a reason
Or did I come into yours, for a season
Your purpose a mystery, I suppose
Am I here long enough, for a friendship to grow
Only to then fade away, like that of a yellow rose

If I left this world today, would you even recall
Would you even remember me at all
What is it that has kept you near
Every time I needed to hear
Reasons for living, hope for tomorrow
Why do you put up with my sorrow
The fragrance of a rose, borrowed

My purpose on this Earth, still so unclear
I'm struggling each day... to find out why I'm here
Yet you think the reason may be you
To assist in what you're going through
The life of the rose, renewed

But this truth you must believe
I was the one who's soul was in need
Rescued by the wisdom, from an angelic voice
Yes, the yellow rose... what a perfect choice

An older version of myself... in you I see
Encouraging me, giving me chances to believe
Experienced in the unstable path I chose
We began unfolding the petals, of the yellow rose

The yellow rose now gone, long withered away
But it's friendship and wisdom, here still today
It, through you, has given me the courage to say
Not cloud nor storm shall darken the skies
For time has come, for laughter & love to fill my eyes

Hello to new beginnings, and the purpose I now have
Thank you for your footsteps, which marked the path
Towards the bond of friendship, to love & laughter
For you, my yellow rose.......I'll always look after

I know the yellow rose simply couldn't last forever
Tis' the sentiment that symbolizes our journey together
The flower in and of itself will die and fade away
But you my friend, I shall cherish everyday

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Tammi S. Behning ©2005