Blooms in Shades of Red

Lavender, soft a colour
shades of regal purple
scents of exquisite perfume
lavender, my favourite colour

you take to your name
serene smiling eyes
looking at the world
for you have conquered all

Red should be your colour
strength, spelling of fire and blood
for you have gone through
many adversity in life

once a daughter, now a mother
bosom graced with love
the energy to war with ills
against danger towards yourself

still your passion shines
to give your all with kindness
compassion for the shortcomings
of others, never a cruel word

If I met you
to raise a glass or two
I wonder if our talk would be
of flowers, cabbages and Kings

Madame Lavender
Never be other
than yourself.