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Roses, Violets and Clover (a song)

Roses, Violets and Clover
Roses, violets, and clover
grow over the rolling river.

Have you been to Birmingham?
There has journeyed my gentleman.
He promised me a wild bouquet
For to adorn our wedding day,
of roses, violets, and clover.

Roses, violets, and clover
grow over the rolling river.

I met my love in Birmingham
over the rolling river.
His love, he revealed in a fragrant field
of roses, violets, and clover.

Roses, violets, and clover
grow over the rolling river.

In Birmingham, a promise was made,
Of a wild bouquet that his love conveyed,
Of roses, violets, and clover,
to be a symbol of love forever.

Roses, violets, and clover
grow over the rolling river.

I am afraid that he is gone
over the rolling river,
Far beyond the gates of Birmingham
no bouquet will he deliver
Of roses, violets, and clover,

Roses, violets, and clover
grow over the rolling river.

Nature’s beauty still remains,
A reminder of love’s bitter refrain,
of Roses, violets, and clover,
that grow over the rolling river.

Roses, violets, and clover
grow over the rolling river…

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    johncoyote

    I did adore the poetry. A magical dance of words.

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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