A White Rose
The red rose whispers of
passion,
And the white rose
breathes of love;
O the red rose is a
falcon,
And the white rose is a
dove.
But I send you a
cream-white rosebud
With a flush on its
petal tips;
For the love that is
purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on
the lips.
John
Boyle O'Reilly
