Tag: bouquet

Posted in flowers

Mission accomplished

Posted on by William Douthwaite

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.

Posted in Life

Together again

Posted on by William Douthwaite

Winter weather had delayed every flight. A young man with a bouquet of pink roses nervously wandered through the empty airport arrival area. A piano played classic jazz tunes as we relaxed in rocking chairs. Some folks read. Others dozed. A robot vacuumed the floors.

The large card in his hand read, “For the love of my life.” He stared down one hallway, and then the next. In between, he checked the arrivals board. Laying the roses down, he made a quick trip to the restroom. With an eye on his phone, he waited for a text.

Suddenly he stuffed his phone in to his pocket and stood next to a pillar. Rounding the corner, she stopped, their eyes met, and they embraced. Finally, they were together again. Or was this the first time they had met in person? No matter, it was a wonderful encounter.

Airports are filled with tearful goodbyes and passionate reunions. Excited travelers begin adventures. Weary travelers return home. It’s so interesting to be part of these moments.