Take Care Of The Rose

David Newman

Jacobs Well, Queensland

Australia

 

Take care of the rose,
for this rose can bleed,
as my heart is the rose,
and so the rose is me.
Yes, and though I know—even though I know,
we are far from each other,
I’ll just be your good friend,
until we are lovers.
I’ll still be your good friend.
And if you feel lost, the road ahead is unclear,
then, let it be me—please, let it be me,
who dries all your tears—I’ll dry all your tears.

(Chorus)
Because there’s something about love that makes those roses thrive.
A rose without love, may just break down and cry.
There’s something about you and your angel smile.
There’s something about you, that makes it all worthwhile.
So, take care of the rose, for this rose can bleed.
Take care of the rose, and it will touch the sky,
but if this rose should bleed, love may surely die.

Take care of the rose,
for this rose can bleed,
as my heart is the rose,
a rose I give to thee.
And though I can give—you know I can give
you no prestige nor wealth,
it is this I offer,
it’s part of myself,
a real part of myself.
And wherever you go, or whatever you do,
always remember—please remember—
the rose is for you, this rose is for you.

Bio: David is currently working on what will hopefully become a stage musical named ‘Promises’ which has six main characters, both male and female. ‘Take Care Of The Rose’ are the lyrics to one of the female character’s songs.