Painting the roses red

Shinjuku gyoen is my favorite oasis in Tokyo. Of course I love Korakuen's sweet hills, Rikugien's flaming maple leaves, and Hamarikyuen's calm waters, but the western Shinjuku gyoen is the very best of the capital's parks. Imagine a smooth grass carpet under your feets, more space than you can dream about, and a million of roses. Here you are. In paradise.

Carpe... Carpe diem

Oh, painting the roses red
And many a tear we shed
Because we know
They'll cease to grow
In fact, they'll soon be dead

...
And yet we go ahead
Painting the roses red!