Flowers on Monday

A tray of Queen Anne’s Lace was delivered. The card said, “This plant means sanctuary. You always loved my bushes, and I took snapshots of all the butterflies for you.”

A bouquet of pink carnations tied with a big white bow came with a card. I will never forget you and the dance. I wore a white sport coat, and each of us wore a pink carnation.

A large green vase with two dozen red roses arrived. The card read, “Two dozen means I am devoted to you.”

Pretty daisies were delivered to my front door. The card said they represent the innocence of our youth. We met when you were eight, and I was nine.”

Purple pansies came with a note explaining thoughtfulness and remembrance. “We were always thoughtful to buy each other little gifts we liked.”

Lavender plants for an herb garden arrived. The card told me they represent devotion. “Your devotion to me has always been appreciated. Use the flowers in your homemade soap.

One big clay pot of zinnias came two weeks later. I found the note and the meaning said never forget absent friends.

Magenta lilacs were sent to me on another Monday. The note described our love and passion. “Just conjure up any distant Sunday morning from your memory.”

Gentle peonies were delivered in a tray for planting. Attached was a card saying they represent romance.

Violets in a variety of purples were found on my porch. The card told me they mean loyalty, devotion, and faithfulness. “Think of all the times I took you violet shopping. I would have bought them all for you if you just asked.”

Pink Camellia to plant in the yard arrived again on a Monday. This time the note said they are given to someone you miss.

Iris in a box filled with bulbs to plant for spring. They meant wisdom and respect. “You once talked about the irises you grew up with and how your father planted them.”

A bucket of fresh cut sunflowers came, and I began to cry. These represent happiness, adoration and loyalty the card explained. “I remember your excitement when I described how sunflowers face the sun. You made me drive you back by later to prove it. I took a picture of you hiding among the sunflowers.”

I decided to reach out to him and called the nursing home. They said he passed away peacefully on Monday.

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