A riotous bouquet of five species of heirloom roses elevated by rare white lotus, ethereal iris, and vine jasmine trailing over a glorious beauty of white amber, succulent jackfruit, glazed apricots, candied flower petals, absinthe blanche, kotata berries, and blonde woods.
How
Did the rose
Ever open its heart
And give to this world
All its
Beauty?
It felt the encouragement of light
Against its
Being,
Otherwise,
We all remain
Too
Frightened.
Hafiz, 14th century
(interpreted by Daniel Ladinsky)
Art: Apotheosis of the Rose by Joseph Stella, 1926