A Bunch Of Roses Poem by A B Banjo Paterson
A Bunch Of Roses
Roses ruddy and roses white,
What are the joys that my heart discloses?
Sitting alone in the fading light
Memories come to me here tonight
With the wonderful scent of the big red roses.
Memories come as the daylight fades
Down on the hearth where the firelight dozes;
Flicker and flutter the lights and shades,
And I see the face of a queen of maids
Whose memory comes with the scent of roses.
Visions arise of a scent of mirth,
And a ball-room belle who superbly poses -
A queenly woman of queenly worth,
And I am the happiest man on earth
With a single flower from a bunch of roses.
Only her memory lives tonight -
God in his wisdom her young life closes;
Over her grave may the turf be light,
Cover her coffin with roses white
She was always fond of the big white roses.
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Such are the visions that fade away -
Man proposes and God disposes;
Look in the glass and I see today
Only an old man, worn and grey,
Bending his head to a bunch of roses.
Such are the visions that fade away - Man proposes and God disposes; Look in the glass and I see today Only an old man, worn and grey, Bending his head to a bunch of roses... What a philosophy. thank u dear poet
This is definitely a beautiful and interesting poem. It seems this was someone in love with a " Rose' that had passed away. Touching to say the least.
Great poem of love distilled in nostalgia with a touch of eternal beauty. Thanks.
Beautiful poem. Deeply touching and poignant. Great imagery.
A wonderful poem so beautifully written. Very touching. Great imagery.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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" Only her memory lives tonight. God in His wisdom her young life closes" Beautiful poem of a loved one lost to death. Very interesting write.