A Rose

The first red rose
Sent out of season
The second red rose
Sent for no reason
The third red rose
Sent for happiness and health
The fourth red rose
Sent for gaining life’s wealth
The fifth red rose
Sent for gaining new friends
The sixth red rose
Sent for guiding you through life’s bends
The seventh red rose
Sent for praying you never tire
The eighth red rose
Sent for giving you all of your desire’s
The ninth red rose
Sent for your happiness in love
The tenth red rose
Sent for hoping I’m your turtledove
The eleventh red rose
Sent for igniting passion and fire
The twelve red rose
Sent for hoping I’m your desire

Barry A. Lanier