Genus Rosa

Nomenclature of resplendence rare -
Fragrant Cloud, Sunsprite, Yellow Peace;
Language captures flower countenance fair,
nomenclature of resplendence rare;
Niagara, Compassion - a heady air
seems impervious to pause or cease,
nomenclature of resplendence rare -
Fragrant Cloud, Sunsprite, Yellow Peace.

Borne in rich cascade o’er summer long,
pressing close to arching trellis tall,
Lavender Lassie softens stone wall strong;
borne in rich cascade o’er summer long.
Reverberating sound from insect song,
Royal Sunset echoes back the kill of fall:
Borne in rich cascade o’er summer long,
pressing close to arching trellis tall.