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Quote by Marceline Desbordes-Valmore

“Les roses de Saadi J'ai voulu ce matin te rapporter des roses ; Mais j'en avais tant pris dans mes ceintures closes Que les noeuds trop serrés n'ont pu les contenir. Les noeuds ont éclaté. Les roses envolées Dans le vent, à la mer s'en sont toutes allées. Elles ont suivi l'eau pour ne plus revenir ; La vague en a paru rouge et comme enflammée. Ce soir, ma robe encore en est tout embaumée... Respires-en sur moi l'odorant souvenir.”

Author

Marceline Desbordes-Valmore

Marceline Desbordes-Valmore was a renowned French poet of the Romantic era, celebrated for her romantic and lyrical poetry. Born on June 20, 1786, she emerged as a prominent literary figure during her time. Her poetry, deeply rooted in her personal experiences, has left a lasting imprint on French literature. more

“-Well, well, look what you dragged up. You could’ve saved yourself the money on the flowers and just brought me him. Been a while since I entertained a handsome young Moroi -It’s been a while since I’ve met a woman who appreciates roses as much as I do, said Adrian, ever quick on his feet. Not that my experience has always been great with them. I’ve got to say, though, I’ve never seen such excellent decorating taste. You go for pink too, huh? I told them that when they got the flowers, but would they listen to me? No. They insisted on burgundy.”

Roses Adrian Ivashkov Inez Garcia

Book:The Fiery Heart

Source: The Fiery Heart

“. . .in your light, had I learned to love, here in your beauty, could I speak knowing of this space close within as the breath held inside a garden rose, there— there is no time.”

Love Light Time Beauty Intimacy Yearning Breath Roses Timelessness

Author:John Daniel Thieme

“Gardens come and go, but I find myself getting attached to certain perennials. My tulips are bridesmaids, with fat faces and good posture. Hollyhocks are long necked sisters. Daffodils are young girls running out of a white church, sun shining on their heads. Peonies are pink-haired ladies, so full and stooped you have to tie them up with string. And roses are nothing but (I hate to say it) bitches--pretty show-offs who'll draw blood if you don't handle them just right. -Vangie Galliard Nepper, From her "Garden Diary," March 1952”

Gardening Roses Rose Garden Garden Diary

Book:She Flew the Coop

Source: She Flew the Coop

“Am dat cu trandafiri în oameni, Dar unii fiind de soare goi, Oprindu-și florile luminii Mi-au întors spinii înapoi.”