Oh sorry. I thought we were applying the metaphor to current events. The meanings of “rose” in ancient literature are different issues entirely.
Roses to me? They just remind me of my late mother, who had a green thumb when it came to all things growing, and she was most successful with her beautiful roses.
I have a black thumb, so can we explore the nuances of ebon?
And I covered that in "I like the way you think". I thought. I think.
so can we explore the nuances of ebon
That was last month...