Author's Note:

I've always wished the original "Red Like Roses Part 1" was longer, so I went ahead and wrote my own extended lyrics. The first stanza is from the original song, but the rest is entirely my own. Most material is based on Volumes 1-3, with some drawn from later volumes. There shouldn't be any real spoilers, though, if you're still catching up on the latest volume. Enjoy!

Red like roses fills my dreams and brings me to the place you rest.

White is cold and always yearning, burdened by a royal test.

Black the beast descends from shadows;

Yellow beauty burns gold.

Saffron knight rises from ashes, blind to love until too late.

Scarlet flame hides lonely passion, bound by destiny and fate.

Pink the lightning splits the heavens;

Green blooms lotus, past untold.

Cocoa struts with hype and style, challenging the hordes of night.

Brown is quiet yet resourceful, wielding weapons forged of light.

Orange perceives with inner vision;

Tan with strength allies enfolds.

Copper-green just wants to seem real, power sheathed in innocence.

Ice-white hides concern with sternness, feelings with obedience.

Gold sunlight's carefree and loyal;

Blue has mask of coolness sold.

White like roses scattered kindly, silver petals laid to rest.

Yellow is a faithful anchor, holding fast through the tempest.

Sable sword betrayed a family;

Black misfortune trust holds.

Grey tells stories of heroics, wisdom underneath bombast.

Green is swift and energetic, fighting by teaching the past.

Grey metal's strong yet impatient;

Violet light's power controlled.

Emerald is an ancient guardian, watching from a tower tall,

Protecting a burning beacon, lest in darkness it should fall.

Maidens, kingdoms, eyes of silver;

Let their story now unfold.

Author's Note:

I know you probably have to go fight off a pack of Beowolves now, but if you have time to leave a review, it's always appreciated!