by John Boyle O'Reilly (1844 - 1890)

The Red Rose Whispers of Passion
 (Sung text for setting by A. Foote)
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Language: English 
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.

Composition:

    Set to music by Arthur Foote (1853 - 1937), "The Red Rose Whispers of Passion"

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This text was added to the website: 2009-12-01
Line count: 8
Word count: 57