YELLOW ROSES
By J. Hooker Hamersley (1896)
T’is the “old, old story” of youth and maid,
Through memory’s chasms, re-echoing low,
Of rich, yellow roses, a cluster he sent,
In the long ago – In the long ago.
A wee dainty note in its heart lay hid,
‘Mong the buds concealed, like a fairy sprite,
“At the ball” it read, “if with me you’ll wed,
wear a rose tonight – wear a rose tonight.”
Bewildered by light, by sound and sight,
With nascent hope his spirit glows.
Now the heart beats fast, for she comes at last;
But alas! No rose – Alas, no rose!
Categories: Flowers
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
Quite lovely Emily. š
It’s a perfect rose for a perfect friend. š
Simply Beautiful – Happy Tuesday:)
Thanks Renee!
Words and Image compliment each other beautifully – love it.
Thank you so much ! So happy you enjoyed this post. Poor boy in love didn’t get the girl at the end though.
Ah but then life is rarely ‘…and they all lived happily ever after…’ not so?
Beautiful… š
Merci Monsier
Very nice!
Wonderful that you enjoyed this!
OMG I did just beautiful
Gorgeous yellow rose and sentiments.
Thank you!
Nothing like unrequited love.
Fabulous image and words!!!
So happy you really enjoyed this Rexlin.
Beautiful Emily.
You are so very kind Leanne. Thank you so much ! means so much coming from you.