I WISH they could live forever, -- These roses my darling brought! Their breath from her lips they caught, And still with her touch they quiver. As bright as their bright sweet giver, With a charm like her own charm fraught, I wish they could live forever, -- These roses my darling brought! But loving from loved must sever, And hoping must come to nought -- I know what the years have taught; Yet I wish they could live forever, -- These roses my darling brought. |