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Answer With A Rose
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Older Works All I ask is that you speak the truth.
But if you're too shy,
Then let this be known and . . .
Answer with a rose,
If you want me to stay.
A red, red rose,
Like none other you've seen;
A rose in full bloom,
Not a wilted spot on it.
So perfect, you'd swear it was sent straight from Heaven.
If you'd rather me stay out of sight,
And you don't want to see me cry,
Then let this be known and . . .
Answer with a rose,
If you want me to leave.
A black, black rose,
Like the darkest of nights;
A rose withered and worn,
Stained with tears of an angel.
So flawed, you'd vow never to glance at it again.
