Tricia Leines

Dedicated to all the wise women that make this world so rich and beautiful!

As we move through the seasons of our lives, it’s easy to feel that time has quietly faded us into the background. The world often tells us that youth holds all the value—that beauty, energy, and fresh beginnings are the only things worth celebrating. But I believe there’s a quiet power in growing older, in the depth that only experience can bring.

“Dusty Rose” is a song born from that reflection. It’s about reclaiming the richness of our stories, the wisdom in our scars, and the beauty that lingers long after the vibrant colors of youth. It’s a reminder that what we carry—our resilience, our insight, our heart—matters deeply. That we are not less than, but more than ever.

“Dusty Rose” – Tricia Leines

Verse 1

You say your light is waning
Time is coming near
But it’s not true
You have more to do
Sunset is the dawn in you
Sunset is the dawn in you

Verse 2

Your hands tired from trying
Feel like no one cares
But the seeds you grew
in this life renew
Wisdom is the rain in you
Wisdom is the rain in you

Chorus

Oh sweet, dusty rose
Brush off your doubts and woes
Pick up your faded dreams
you’re not as late as it seems

Verse 3

Your pale from all the hoping
The seasons took their toll
But see it through
Lonely skies turn blue
Winter is the spring in you
Winter is the spring in you

Bridge

For, this is your time
To blossom and thrive
This is your time to begin
Press forward lean in
Let your face feel the wind
Oh, my Rosie, open again

Chorus

Oh sweet, dusty Rose
Brush off your doubts and woes
Pick up your faded dreams
You’re the beauty we need

Photo Credit: Matthew Henry