One rose to say I love you
red is painted in every hue.
The second to show my joy
seeds of love you did deploy.
My third rose, I tenderly give
always know, for you I'll live.
The fourth rose is etched in perfection,
it's all I see as I peer at your reflection.
The fifth is for your passionate beautiful heart,
we may be away sometimes, but never apart.
Another rose to show my care,
by your side, I'm always there.
The seventh rose is for almost two years together,
when I say I love you, I mean I will love you forever.
The eighth is for love so true,
the definition of love is you.
Number nine holds your strength and hope,
Through any tribulations I know you'll cope.
The tenth shows how much you truly mean to me,
to my heart, I want you to know you hold the key.
Number eleven lights up our path,
my dearest, you are my other half.
The final rose includes all the above and more,
you are the only one I'll love and always adore.
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Adding your comment:
Maria 
], though it was freeverse and had a darker spin to it... I really enjoyed the rhyme, though. For the most part, it didn't sound forced or fake, and you definitely sound very in-love. 
