OCTOBER ROSES

Linda Allen



You say you are sorry for the youth that you lack

For the sag of your breasts, for the bend in your back

For your hair turning grey and the tears that now flow

For the choices you made such a long time ago



CHORUS:

Spring roses are lovely, they make my heart sing

And in summer the roses sweet memories bring

But I most need the rose when the bitter winds call

October roses are the fairest of all (x2)



As a maid you were lovely, your cheeks bloomed so red

And you gave your heart freely, too freely, you said

As a woman full grown you knew passion and strife

And a gentle heart torn with the thorns of your life (CHO)



Now you're growing older, sometimes you feel done

But your strong roots still guide you, you'll still find the sun

For you blossom with wisdom and courage and care

You're the fairest of roses that bloom anywhere (CHO)



@age @love

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