THE ROSE OF MY HEART

Rose, O beautiful rose
My heart sighs 
At your gentle sway in the evening breeze 
Hoping, that your petals remains 
Hoping, that your petals remains 

Your beauty cloaks the sunshine 
Like night clouds 
Invading the noonday 
How I pray, your petals remains 
How I pray, your petals remains 

Uniquely formed 
And closely joined together 
Each petal woven with tenderness 
Tells the story of love 

A story of protection and affection 
With unquestionable devotion 
Its fragility lending to its beauty 
In the midst of thorns 

Above all, you have ceased my heart
My soul you have bought 
With the price of your fragrance 
And I am intoxicated by your love
Sweet rose, my beautiful rose.

Wilford Barker.