John Boyle O'reilly
¶[1844-1800]
A White Rose
¶THE red rose whispers of passion,And the white rose breathes of love;O, the red rose is a falcon,And the white rose is a dove.
¶But I send you a cream-white rosebudWith a flush on its petal tips;For the love that is purest and sweetestHas a kiss of desire on the lips.