Cardinal Rose

Cardinal Rose, my rusty heart was done

Until your healing touch revived his beat

For years I thought my inner song was gone

Before I found a soul rubescent sweet

You lay your hand on mine and we escape

Into a world of opalescent hues

A universe in which we run agape

Where fire and ice can mingle if they choose

My silence thunders once again aloud

Your ruby petals mend my broken tones

And when your smile applauds me in the crowd

Vermillion flames erupt inside my bones