Author Frances Sargent Osgood ROSEBUD . I pray thee do not blossom yet, My fairy rose ā my pretty pet! Let not the wooing light and air Beguile those tender leaves apart, But keep thy wealth of incense there, With Patience at thy blooming heart! Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments