Rose

Love, strength through silence, passion.  From Animal-Speak  by Ted Andrews, Llewellyn Publications, 1997.)

In mythology, the first red roses are said to have arisen from the blood of Adonis for the love of Aphrodite; thus, they have become symbolic of love, and often resurrection.  In Christian symbolism, the red rose stands for the blood shed by Jesus on the cross.  It has also become a symbol for earthly love, a tradition which continues today.  The rose may represent the Virgin Mary, and thus virginity, or fertility and passion.  It is beauty and perfection, happiness and grace, yet it is also sensuality and seduction. Information taken from:   Online Symbolism Dictionary

  Songs referenced: 

Blood Roses

Here. In My Head

Little Earthquakes

mrs. jesus

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