Rhododendron

Rhododendron in the morning, how you glisten in the sun

Rooted shallow in the cold northeastern ground

Blooming on the hillside when the summer's just begun

A vivid image of a tranquil mountain sound

And your fragrance fills the air like a sweet and gentle breeze

Whispering your secrets to sugar maple leaves

And the blushing in your cheeks as you lay there in bed

Pink as a sunset melting over jagged peaks above my head

Rhododendrons lead me home where the wolves and whitetail roam

Where Sundays spent at church and supper time's at home

Rhododendrons lead me home where I feel much less alone

Remind me of nostalgia in a place that I'd once known

And in the summer months, I would wander through your maze

Lost within your petals, mesmerized by your grace

Each blossom telling stories of a love that never dies

A symphony of colors dancing beneath the open skies

And now it's late September and you began to lose your color

I can't even begin to think of a beauty in another

So when the autumn comes and your vibrance fades away

Forever in my memory, I'll reflect on summer days

Rhododendrons lead me home where the wolves and whitetail roam

Where Sundays spent at church and supper time's at home

Rhododendrons lead me home where I feel much less alone

Remind me of nostalgia in a place that I'd once known

Remind me of nostalgia in a place that I'd once known

Remind me of nostalgia in a place that I'd once known

Through the seasons ebb and flow you remain steadfast and strong

A constant reminder of where my heart belongs

Vibrant beauty guides me through life's winding road

Rhododendron with you my dear, I'll never feel alone

Rhododendrons lead me home where the wolves and whitetail roam

Where Sundays spent at church and supper time's at home

Rhododendrons lead me home where I feel much less alone

Remind me of nostalgia in a place that I won't know

Remind me of nostalgia in a place that I won't know