The orchid is a flower that blooms so tenderly.
It thrills the fairest lady of the land.
If placed beside a blushing rose,
The rose could not compare.
But how was such as I, to understand.
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I overlooked an orchid while searching for a rose.
The orchid that I overlooked was you.
The rose that I was searching for has proved to be untrue.
The orchid that I find my dear was you.
The rose has lost its color, but the orchid stays the same.
And I?m alone to face these lonely years.
I didn?t see the orchid, I was looking for a rose.
And now I pay the price with bitter tears.
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