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Flowers Quote by Frank Dempster Sherman

“Song like a rose should be; Each rhyme a petal sweet; For fragrance, melody, That when her lips repeat The words, her heart may know What secret makes them so. Love, only Love.” quote by Frank Dempster Sherman
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“Song like a rose should be; Each rhyme a petal sweet; For fragrance, melody, That when her lips repeat The words, her heart may know What secret makes them so. Love, only Love.”

Frank Dempster Sherman

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown collection, early 20th century poetry

The poem likens love to a rose, suggesting that each spoken word is a fragrant petal that reveals hidden depths of feeling.

In simple terms: Love is compared to a rose, each word a sweet petal revealing hidden feelings.

Key Takeaway

Cherish each spoken expression of love.

Themes

love beauty expression romance

Mood

tender reflective

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • writing love
  • communication
  • poetry reading

Key Concepts

metaphor symbolism poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you express love beyond words?
  • What hidden feelings do you discover when listening to a lover?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may oversimplify complex emotions.

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