White Rose

As a bride adorns herself with her jewels, 
so the Lord God will cause righteousness
 and praise to spring up.

From Isaiah 61

White rose, you are 

Like a wedding in one bundle,

Silk and satin of a bride's gown,

White, white, white for purity 

Tiara of gold for honour, for dignity

Circle of gold for commitment and endurance

Touch of pink, like a flower girl's dress,

For innocence, for sweetness, for fun

White, white, white for true love

White rose, you glow with beauty, with glory, 

Sparked with yellow for light, for truth, and for joy

You are fragile as love that must be tended

Underneath—green for growing, 

Strengthening, renewing,

Love reblooms 

More beautiful each time.