The Rose Speaks of Love Silently, In a Language Known Only to the Heart

Oh goodness, it's Show and Tell Monday already!! Well, I have a lovely subject today, and guess what, it involves English China. You are not surprised, right? There is a beautiful Hammersley pattern name Grandmother's Rose. I am pairing up several pieces with famous rose quotes. So sit back and read the quotes, enjoy the china, and dream to your hearts content. I think there is a kinder gentler world in all of our minds. A place we escape to, and long to live in. On this memorial day I would like you to think of all the roses that have gone before, and as you look at the roses, remember, with love and respect, those who have served and are serving, our great nation . Men and women of the military, this ones for you..........

But he that dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose.

Anne Bronte

The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.

George William Curtis

God gave us our memories so that we might have roses in December.

James Matthew Barrie

Yet, O thou beautiful rose! Queen rose so fair and sweet.

What were lover or crown to thee, without the clay at thy feet?

Julia C R Dorr

Note: This is dedicated to Cindy the Clay Queen of Angel Heart Designs. She is an artist extraordinaire, and person sublime. From clay she fashions beautiful roses. Please, take a look.

But friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in every fold.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

And since I always find that life is fraught with humor here is one last quote to touch the funny bone, and hopefully, leave you laughing..............................

Roses are red,

Violets are blue.

I'm schizophrenic,

And so am I.

Oscar Levant