The first rose holds the joy
That's in my heart today.
The second is the feelings
I feel in every way.
The third rose is the sunshine
Around me when your near.
The fourth holds the shedding
Of every joyful tear.
The fifth rose is the patience
In your heart for me at times.
The sixth makes up for waiting
For the words you love in rhyme.
The seventh rose holds the caring
I give so full and free.
The eighth holds the loving
You give so much to me.
The ninth rose is to forgive me
When I'm harsh or wrong.
The tenth is to thank you for choosing me
Through your whole life long.
The eleventh rose is to say I love you
Each and every way.
The twelfth is to carry these feelings
From day to day to day.
Another dozen roses,
A dozen reasons shared;
Of love, life and friendship
With my love who always cared.
