The Faded Rose

The petals have changed to a much darker hue

This rose in my hand; was given by you

The perfume has faded; sweet scent no more

The rose in my hand ; like love-forever more

A rose has thorns that can cause pain

The love for one ; that does remain

A rose all withered; no longer red

The love for you ;still in my head

The petals have changed to a much darker hue

This rose in my hand ; was given by you

The perfume has faded ; sweet scent no more

The rose in my hand; like love-forever more

You gave me these roses

You gave me your heart

You gave me a chance

To have a new start

The rose has faded

But love still blooms

Joe Lethbridge @2009