ROSES
By: Demond A. Jackson
Isn't funny how
certain people, places and things can affect our lives? It is also uncanny how
those same things a way inspiring us by one means or another. A few days ago, I
watched the Oscar nominated film, ‘Fences' directed by Denzel Washington who
also played a starring role. The messages and symbols were so profound, that I
can't seem to get the movie off my mind even though I was only able to see it
once. The storyline, cinematography, and its hidden jewel have been imprinted
on my mind.
One
scene in the movie shook me and the men watching with me to the core. It was
touching, emotional, both spiritually and intellectually. Many of the men could
not comprehend or refused to admit it’s impact. In the scene:
Rose goes to her
husband’s job and asks him to come home days after he has admitted to her, that
he'd been having an affair and the affair has resulted in a child. Rose
explained to her husband, how she sacrificed her life, her dreams, and
potential for more...just to be his WIFE. She pitifully added, no matter what
came her way, regardless of her personal desires she remained committed to her vows
for better or for worse, simply holding on tighter to her man.
My heart went out to Rose:
She reminded
me of all the women I know past and present who echo her sentiments:
Where would mankind be without Roses? Those sweet, fragrant, strong beings who love
and protect the men in their lives with their heart and soul against insurmountable
odds... Those women with character and integrity that can't be measured by
beauty or success... The worth of these women, must be weighed by their
sacrifice and willingness to go to no end for their families, friends and
lovers. These women are fearless queens, as well as wives and mothers of
imperfect kings. They deserve mankind’s
ALL, before we allow them to fall.
Once
upon a time Rose's were a dime a dozen. Today they are far and few in between.
I've heard stories where men like myself found a Rose growing through concrete.
Now day's you'll be lucky to find a true Rose in a rose garden.
Far
too many women these days have been tainted by the pesticides I call social
media, masculinity and materialism. But for those rare %100 Rose's. I salute
you, I pray you and I apologize for all the things your ex-man has done, the
inconsiderate non-sense men like myself have done and our failure to treat you
like you deserve to be treated.
Brother's
let's start being mindful of our women’s value. Value a woman's worth and the
Rose our mothers and sisters represent. Let us hold them tighter when
disloyalty, selfishness and lack of honor crosses our mind. Let's celebrate
their worth, knowing that they have sacrificed so much in order to be there for
us and with us. When others have led us astray.
My
Mother once told me "a hoe will make love to you before she feeds
you..." So best believe you can get sex from any woman, but a woman who
loves you is concerned first with "Have you ate or not."
Sister, are you a Rose? Dear brother, do have a Rose in
your life? Or is she just a Daffodil blowing in the wind today and gone
tomorrow?
The
movie 'Fences' inspired these words, I am reminded to be more thankful and more
appreciative of the Rose's in my life and it moved me to share publicly what I personally
got from the movie. I recommend to all
those who haven't had a chance to see the film to go see it!
God Bless the Rose's and may you all
continue to grow no matter the weather.
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