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 rosebud

with a flush on its petal tips;

for the love that is purest and sweetest

has a kiss of desire on the lips.

~john boyle o'reilly, the white rose~

Dedicated to my husband -- the light and love of my life!
Happy anniversary!