A Dozen Roses for You

	The first rose holds the joy That's in my heart today.
	The second is the feelings I feel in every way.
	The third rose is the sunshine around me when you're near.
	The fourth holds the shedding of every joyful tear.
	The fifth rose is the appreciation I have for you.
	The sixth rose is the patience in your heart for me.
	The seventh rose holds the caring I give so full and free.
	The eighth holds the loving you give so much to me.
	The ninth rose is to forgive me when I'm harsh or wrong.
	The tenth is to thank you for choosing me through your life.
	The eleventh rose is to say I love you each and every way.
	The twelfth is to carry these feelings from day to day to day.

Another dozen roses,
A dozen reasons shared;
Of love, life and friendship
With my love who always cared.