Four Paper Roses

I wonder if she even knows
The meaning of the azure rose,
My hopeless hope set in a vase --
Perhaps I'll tell her, just in case.

In reckless love I gave to her
A rose in shades of lavender,
For I believe that in her heart
She knows I've loved her from the start.

An orange bloom like blazing fire
I made to show my true desire
To be a friend, and so much more --
To be the man she's waiting for.

A single rose of deepest red
I placed into her hands and said,
"This rose contains my love so true;
I've always been in love with you."

-- c.j. noel