A DOZEN ROSES

The first rose holds the joy that's in my heart today

The second is the feelings I feel in every way

The third is the sunshine around me when you're near

The fourth holds the shedding of every joyful tear

The fifth 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 holds the caring I give so full and free

The eighth holds the loving you give so much to me

The ninth is to forgive me
The ninth is to forgive me when I am harsh or wrong

The tenth is to thank you for choosing me through your whole life long

The eleventh is to say I love you each and every way

The twelfth rose is day to day

A dozen roses . . .