As gleams the rosebud for alto voice and guitar (mp3)

This is an adaptation of my dad's interpretation of a poem by the Renaissance writer Pierre de Ronsard. The central theme revolves around the classic sentiment of "seize the day" or "carpe diem". The seasoned poet encourages the person he loves to fully enjoy their youth, while he reminiscences his own younger days with a sense of longing. The poem begins with the blooming of a rosebud in the merry month of May, in its initial bloom of youth and soft petals, its vibrant hue making even heaven envious.