Roses
This original pen-and-ink sketch of ‘Roses’ was first inked in 2009. There are twelve roses in the drawing. The number twelve plays a significant role in the message. It symbolises a complete cycle of twelve, such as 12 months in a year, 12 hours, 12 zodiac signs, and many more. There is the number ‘1’ which represents completion, perfection, and independence. Then it is paired with number ‘2’, which signifies the polarised perspective of any given situation. Together as ‘12’, it means harmony.
“Twelve roses bloom, a lingering perfume
One falls, the rest blossom tall
Twelve months of dedication
One month of patience, the rest of exhilaration
Twelve hours of love
Seconds to feel, the rest to give”
–Melissa Sunjaya
“Twelve roses bloom, a lingering perfume
One falls, the rest blossom tall
Twelve months of dedication
One month of patience, the rest of exhilaration
Twelve hours of love
Seconds to feel, the rest to give”
–Melissa Sunjaya
