Category Archives: The Language of Flowers

Forgive and Forget

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

With sweet briar’s simplicity And dwarf sunflower’s adoration, Veronica’s fidelity and Honeysuckle’s devoted affection, I plead with you to forgive And forget as blue scilla would, And know I’ve banned convolvulus Forever as I should! Be not as the snapdragon … Continue reading →

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Forever Thine

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

 As the turnsole’s purple flowers Lift their faces to the sun, So my soul’s devotion turns To you alone– you are the one. Sensitivities, like mimosa’s, Won’t dissuade me from my love. As the pansy, I will think of you … Continue reading →

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Zinnia

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Wisteria from primrose; May rosemary ever remain! Lots of sweet basil I’ll send to you, Spearmint and blue periwinkle retain.           Globe amaranth and bell flower, Purple columbine from above, Red and white roses with bluebells, Pansies, red chrysanthemum. Peppermints will … Continue reading →

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The Language of Flowers

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

 Jonquil Alas, my poor heart Is revealed in red carnations. Dark thoughts of begonia Arise from marigold’s grief! Hydrangea’s heartlessness And foxglove’s insincerity Leave love-in-a-mist’s perplexity To confound without relief! Distrust of lavender and Uselessness of meadowsweet Override persistent petunia’s … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of an Absent Friend

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

I cling to you from early youth; May remembrance ever remain! Lots of good wishes I’ll send to you, Warmth of sentiment and early friendship retain. Unfading love and gratitude, Resolution from above, Unity with constancy, Thinking of you, I love. … Continue reading →

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A Meaningful Bouquet

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

If I should from God’s garden Attempt to tell my thoughts of you, The message in the flowers Would be beautiful and true.   Yellow jasmine’s grace and elegance Would be prominent to see. Gladiolas for strong character Would be … Continue reading →

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