A black rose With its petals, and its thorns planted, in the garden of my soul Growing slowly With the water, of my tears Now it lies, withered out Awaiting hopeless For more sorrow To overshadow my heart Its roots dry It petals blown away By the spring, of your love Bright yellow and pink New petals, have blossomed Tulips everywhere Stand straight up Looking at the sun Layers of romance Fed with joy, wine of life Flowing across corners Of my thoughts Of my soul Of my heart