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Roses, Violets and Clover (a song)

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

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 made,

Of a wild bouquet, love conveyed,

Of roses, violets, and clover,

to be a symbol of 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.

Still, nature’s beauty remains,

A reminder of love’s bitter refrain,

Roses, violets, and clover

grow over the rolling river.

Roses, violets, and clover

grow over the rolling river.

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  1. johncoyote Avatar
    johncoyote

    A amazing and wonderful poem dear poet. I do love the beauty of nature and her gifts.

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    1. Salie Davis Wopoli.com Avatar
      Salie Davis Wopoli.com

      I had a period of time in my early twenties where I was working all the time (80 hours a week some years) but my mind still was writing poetry so I had to put it to music and sing it over and over again to memorize it until I could get to a piece of scrap paper to write it down. This is why a lot of my poems around the age of 25 were written as songs.

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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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