There are manufactured roses - long stemmed and perfect, thornless and free of both scent and greenfly. They are predestined to live their hour in dressing rooms, in boudoirs. They are extravagance made tangible, shielded by cellophane.
They die before they open.
Real roses tumble their petals onto piano tops and carpets. They have thorns and too many leaves and smell of summer gardens.
They come with kisses.
Clara Ortega, 1955
*Real roses tumble their petals onto piano tops and carpets.
ReplyDeleteThey have thorns and too many leaves and smell of summer gardens. They come with kisses.
That is quite lovely!
Thank you for sharing this!
Margie:)
What a beauty!! I'm glad you posted the rose.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margie!
ReplyDeleteRoses and sunflowers are my two favorite plants. I love the old fashioned shrub and climbing roses the most.
Have a nice night!
Lydia
Thank you Judy!
ReplyDeleteI hope you able to enjoy some roses outside this summer.
Have a nice night,
Lydia
mmm... sweet dreamy post. thanks for sharing and welcome back. how was your vacation!
ReplyDeleteHello Alison,
ReplyDeleteThe vacation was so fun and the food was delicious! The weather was picture perfect too!
Have a great day!
Lydia