Like Red On A Rose

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Who is this song by? “Just One Red Rose Will Do”?

I think this is the name of it. I’ve only heard it once. It sounds like it’s blue grass. The song is about a dying person comforting those left behind.

JUST A ROSE WILL DO (J. A. McClung, 1942)

When time shall come for my leaving, when I bid you adieu;
Don’t spend your money for flowers, just one rose will do.
Because I’m going up to a beautiful garden,
At last when my work is through.
Don’t spend your money for flowers, just one rose will do.

I’d rather have one rose, from a garden of a friend,
Than the choicest flowers when this stay on earth shall end.
I’d rather have one word in kindness said to me,
Than flattery when my heart is still and life has ceased to be.
I’d rather have a pleasant smile from a friend I know is true,
Than tears shed around my casket when I bid this world adieu.
Bring me all the flowers today, whether pink, white or red.
I’d rather have one rose now, than a truck load when I’m dead.

Original copyright, 1942, by The Hartford Music Co., In “Living Faith”, arr. Copyright, 1948, by The Hartford Music Co., in “Golden Gates”, J.A., McClung, copyright Starday Music-BMI

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Valentines Will Always Be About Roses

Roses and Valentines are two things that have long been associated with love, affection, passion, red, hearts, dinners, and of course money. Seriously speaking, have you (like me) ever wondered why every the “red letter day” of the year cue roses in? Sure, there are thousands of other more original, stunning, and beautiful gifts in the market but roses just seem to win over this battle year after year.

Roses are big talkers and have long symbolized love and passion. Valentine’s Day seem to put pressure on couples with undefined relationships. With a hazy status quo, how do you approach gift giving? Roses of different colors, count, and combinations should give you a good grasp on how to define subtly your relationship this sticky time of the year. Below is a list of that you can take in reference to this coming Valentines day:

By color:

Red Roses – defines love, passion, and respect
Pink Roses – communicates happiness, appreciation, admiration, friendship, and sympathy
Dark Pink Roses – say “thank you”
Light Pink Roses – displays grace, joy, gentility and admiration
White Roses – signify purity, innocence, humility, charm, and silence
Peach Roses – connotes modesty
Coral Roses – implies desire
Yellow Roses – defines caring, gladness, freedom, joy, and friendship
Orange Roses – shows the feeling of fascination, desire, and enthusiasm
Lavender Rose – symbolizes enchantment and love at first sight

By count:

One rose says “I still love you” while a dozen says “thank you very much.” Your partner will not only blush but be also floored upon receipt of fifty roses as this translates to unconditional love.

By combination:

A mix of red and white roses symbolizes unity. A generous yellow and orange rose mix sends passionate thoughts. I find saying “congratulations” rather weird on Valentines Day therefore please skip having a red and yellow rose mix arranged.

While Valentines Day has always been about roses, this should not restrict you from giving just these alone. Chocolates have always complemented roses nicely but recent trends show that jewelry such as rings, pendants, and brooches have been catching up. Fictional novels are always lovely to curl up to at night and so is an MP3 player that has all of your woman’s favorite love songs. Whatever your relationship is or whatever stage you are already on, just do make sure that you will not let this red-letter day pass without presenting roses.

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Where can I find this picture of a gothic red-haired woman with a rose?

I saw this picture on the web years ago, and I still can’t find it. It might be fan-art. It’s very inspired by artists like Luis Royo and Victoria Frances, and depicts a woman with green eyes and wild red hair, chained and holding a red rose while tears stream from her eye. You don’t see her full face, just from the side I think, but I’m not entirely sure. The setting of the picture is dark and kind of “gothic”. Does anyone know where I can find this picture again? I absolutely have to!

I’ve had a browse, as you probably already have, and haven’t found what I think might be your painting. BUT: try www.redbubble.com – if you get on that site, it has many, many paintings which are both ‘gothic’ and feature women. There’s a faint chance she may be there.

Alan Jackson – Like Red On A Rose