“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love.”  Washington Irvin (1783-1859)

Twelve Red Roses

I gave her twelve red roses
A golden ring
I gave her my heart
My naked skin
I've tried to be kind and sweet
But I'm not the one she needs

I gave her all my love
And all my time
There where days I was hers
And she was mine
It is my fault that we split 
It was wrong what I did

I wrote words in the sand
I took her by the hand
I've tried to be a man
But I've lost her once again

Bridge
I gave her twelve red roses
A golden ring
I gave her my heart
My naked skin
I've tried to be a gentle man
But I've lost her once again

© Stefan van de Sande , Thursday November 10th. 2011, Sunday December 4th, 2011

"....this song is dedicated to my true love....oh I cried a lot of tears now I've lost here, I dont know when this deep feeling of missing and sadness will stop or will not hurt me anymore....one thing is clear:  I LOVED THIS WOMAN MORE THEN I EVER LOVED A WOMAN BEFORE "
Stefan, 28-12-2012