For every tear you cry, <br />I cry a hundred thousand more, <br /> <br />I'll give you ten roses, <br />For everything you're fighting for. <br /> <br />The first will be a red rose, <br />For courage and for health, <br /> <br />The second a bright yellow rose, <br />For gaining all life's wealth, <br /> <br />The third will be a soft pink rose, <br />So you may be happy in love, <br /> <br />The fourth will be a white rose, <br />Brought by a turtledove, <br /> <br />The fifth will be an orange rose, <br />To give you back your fire, <br /> <br />The sixth will be a deep pink rose, <br />So you may have what you desire, <br /> <br />The seventh will be a coral rose, <br />To gain you many friends, <br /> <br />The eighth will be a purple rose, <br />To guide you through life's bends, <br /> <br />The ninth will be a pale yellow rose, <br />To give you hope to try, <br /> <br />The tenth will be a black rose, <br />So you can mourn me when I die. <br /> <br />I have to leave my dearest friend, <br />But may the roses last you til my end, <br /> <br />I'm sorry I could not say goodbye, <br />Though ten roses I leave by your side. <br /> <br />I leave you with a kiss, <br />Along with these rose flowers, <br /> <br />I know I will be missed, <br />But I pray the roses will give you power, <br /> <br />Power to go on my love, <br />Power to be strong, <br /> <br />Power to get over me, <br />And let your life carry on<br /><br />Ruth warren<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ten-roses/
