The rose beyond the wall

A rose once grew where all could see,
Sheltered beside a garden wall.
And as the days passed swiftly by,
It spread its branches, straight and tall.

One day a beam of light shone through
A crevice that had opened wide –
The rose bent gently toward its warmth,
Then passed beyond to the other side.

Now, you who deeply feel its loss,
Be comforted – the rose blooms there –
Its beauty even greater now,
Nurtured by God’s own loving care.