Mythology & Folklore
Sweet Pinks and Roses
From Negro Folk Rhymes (1922)
Mythology & Folklore
Sweet pinks an' roses, strawbeers on de vines,
Call in de one you loves, an' kiss 'er if you minds.
Here sets a pretty gal,
Here sets a pretty boy;
Cheeks painted rosy, an' deir eyes battin' black.
You kiss dat pretty gal, an' I'll stan' back.
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MLA
Thomas W. Talley (collector). “Sweet Pinks and Roses.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/talley/119/.
Chicago
Thomas W. Talley (collector). “Sweet Pinks and Roses.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/talley/119/.
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