I Asked a Bird to Send You a Rose

...And if they're close by you that's when you'll know that I'm already there.

I asked a bird to send you a rose,
But not to say that it's from me;
And drop it close to where your heart is,
Oh, that I may give my heart for free

And I pray night and day that you're surrounded by
People who give you a reason why for living
And hope as hard they're always close by you, 
Just in case, it isn't me

There are far too many sad songs in the world
There's more than enough to make us cry
But I wanna love you heart and head-on
Which is why, which is why

I asked a bird to send you a rose,
But if she tells you it's from me,
Just keep it close to where your heart is,
Know you have my heart with you for free

And I pray, night and day that if you ever cry
You'll be surrounded by reasons why for living, everywhere
And if they're close by you that's how you'll know
That I'm already there

Yes, loving from a distance doesn't have to be
All sobs and misery
When God above has been quite gracious, 
So should I be, so should I be

I trust that bird has given you the rose
But if I ever fall so clumsy, as to say it is from me

It doesn't change the fact that I have given,
Have given you my heart for free

And I pray night and day that you're surrounded by
People who give you love that's worth receiving, sweet reason, everywhere

And if they're close by you that's when you'll know...

I asked a bird to send you a rose,

And I'm already there

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

you'll know I'm always with you even if we are physically separated, even if that bird fails to give you a rose, And even if you think I'm not there, those around you will always take care of you.And even if the rose doesn't arrive, "I give you my heart for free"... I like the repetition and and the images set forth.
Well done.
Best, Betty