Submitted by Cindy Walker Burton

“A rose speaks of love silently in a language known only to the heart.”  This radiant red rose spoke to my heart as I photographed it on a gorgeous warm 71 degree afternoon on a recent Saturday.  I just had to stop and smell the rose, if you catch my drift.  Autumn is here, but some of our NW Missouri blooming flora are not ready to say goodbye. Hello rose! God’s beautiful handiwork summoned my attention and stirred my soul.  And yes, my cup runneth over.