Sometimes it’s hard to tell which is holding the other up, the ancient heirloom rose bush or the corner of the covered patio with which it is intertwined.
Despite always being together, their relationship is neither equal or healthy. Rose takes Wood’s support for granted, using and abusing his love, gradually taking him apart piece by piece. I wonder if there will come a time when, once he is gone, Rose will regret her uncaring, selfish ways, and miss Wood. Or will Rose just find another to cling to and draw strength from?
The damage is more visible in the first image.
Replacing the sixty-five year old covering for our old porch is on our long and growing list of things to do. It has given us much shade and pleasure for many years and we’ve tried repairs and patches, but now it is too far gone to save.
With Love,
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
ah, it will be interesting to see what rose will do –
Stay tuned. ;-D!
Isn’t this often a question in relationships?
I agree, Colleen. The question may sometimes crop up in even the healthiest relationships. A key difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships is how the question is answered.
That is where it all lies Russ.
So true, Colleen.
I can’t tell
They weren’t vey good photos.