A ROSE for my Birthday

My birthday fell on a weekend 

but I was surprised to receive 

a rose from my son, Kurt. 

When he got home from school

afternoon of June 28... he handed me 

with a shy-mannered gesture,

 a single stem with a red rose

 in full bloom and greeted me in advance.

He said, he wanted to buy a bunch

 but his money could only afford one. 

I felt so touched with this simple 

yet meaningful expression of love.

He's such a sweet and thoughtful son. 

He may be a certified GAGster 

but he has quite a unique way of 

demonstrating affection. 

I put it on a vase 

and place it on the dining table 

until the petals slowly fell off its stem.

I had to take a picture of it 

as a treasured souvenir.