by James H. Smith

This white rose to you I give, with it find my heart

please keep and cherish its love forever.

Today a white rose for you

will be added to my crest next to the red.

The swords shall now point down

expressing the gentleness I find in you.

The love I have for you knows no bounds

its reflection, I see in your eyes

This rose shall dry, wither and grow old

unlike my love that is always new

So I hand you a brooch pin, mother of pearl

carved by my hand, a white rose

A rose to wear upon your bosom

A rose to last as my love, beyond time

At the center find a tiny white pearl to show

love everlasting starts from the smallest seed

If it should be, we are apart, hold the brooch close

reach out if you will I am here

For I am the one who shall always hold you precious

you shall always be held dear, within my heart

Hold the white rose brooch tight and remember

when age and old, falls upon us

You are loved without reason, without want

no conditions and without time.

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Music: First Touch
© 2000 Bruce DeBoer

Used with Permission