The Little Rose Tree

I am starting a new tradition where I adopt a new poem every month.  I can analyze it, memorize it, or illustrate it.  This month I adopted The Little Rose Tree by Rachel Field because I felt it was just begging to be illustrated!  

The Little Rose Tree

 Every rose on the little tree

Is making a different face at me!

Some look surprised when I pass by

And others droop—but they are shy.

These two whose heads together press

Tell secrets I could never guess.

Some have their heads thrown back to sing,

And all the buds are listening.

I wonder if the gardener knows,

Or if he calls each just a rose?