UNDER ROSE ARCHES.
UNDER Rose Arches to Rose Town –
Rose Town on the top of the hill;
For the Summer wind blows and music goes,
And the violins sound shrill.
Oh Roses shall be for her carpet,
And her curtains of Roses so fair;
And a Rosy crown, while far adown
Floats her long golden hair.
Twist and twine Roses and Lillies,
And little leaves green,
Fit for a queen;
Twist and twine Roses and Lillies.
Twist and twine Roses and Lillies,
And all the bells ring,
And the people sing;
Twist and twine Roses and Lillies.
This vintage storybook image and poem, Under Rose Arches (spelling and grammar as it is in the book), is from Marigold Garden by Kate Greenaway, circa 1892.
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4 thoughts on “Under Rose Arches by Kate Greenaway”
Such a sweet poem and lovely image – Kate Greenaway is a master!
Thanks so much
She is indeed! đŸ™‚ I’m happy you like the poem and image Elaine.
Sweet image……Thanks so much
You’re welcome Dianne. I’m glad you like it.