iI would rather have one little rose br From the garden of a friend, br Than to have the choicest flowers br When my stay on earth must end. br br I would rather have a pleasant word br In kindness said to me, br Than flattery when my heart is still br And this life has ceased to be. br br I would rather have a loving smile br From friends i know are true, br Than tears shed around my casket br When this world i bid adieu. br br Bring me all the flowers today, br Whether pink, or white, or red; br I'd rather have one blossom now br Than a truckload when i'm dead. br br ~ Author Unknowni br br For my mom....br br Michael K...