The rose that struck me with its thorn, br Stung me deep, and red adorned br My sky of unrequited battle spree br And sleeves of consolation torn. br Save me from these words of love br That will reach you never, br These rose thorns I am dreaming of, br As hardened heart is mine forever. br Forgive me, having sought your way, br For me to cry in words I say. br Rose thorns nevermore excite, br Stung me deep, in deepest nights. br She collided, and her thorn br Had my heart in red adorned.