Pick me while I am a Rose
Before my petals die away
Red and sweet they bloom today
In deep and velvet hue

Pick me while my potent scent
Intoxicates with heady glow
Seduction is its purpose now
With honey tasting dew

Pick me while my pollen clouds
In yellow dust before your eyes
Enticing you with wanton sighs
To make me all your own

One day I will shed my gown
My crimson raiment fade and wilt
Tarnished jewels strewn and spilt
from Summer's ruby crown