Just a few days before, this bouquet brightened a room. Everyone noticed the fragrance of fresh flowers as they walked into the house. They smiled when they saw the vase full of colors on the dining room table.
It could have been from a celebration. Birthdays, anniversaries, and other holidays come to life with fresh cut flowers. My dad always got my mom an orchid to wear on Mothers Day.
I love seeing dancers and actors carrying bouquets after recitals or stage productions. It honors the work and hours of rehearsal.
Flowers go hand in hand with love and romance. They engage all our senses just like a special relationship. Wedding venues are filled with fresh flowers.
So are funerals and cemeteries. The sting of death is countered with a sensory reminder of life. Many express condolences with an arrangement of flowers.
Even with the best care, flowers end up like this. Brown. Lifeless. Dry. Discarded. But they accomplished their mission.
Waite for it... 