THE POWER OF FLOWERS

When first dating my man after we reconnected, he brought me a dozen long stem Red Roses. It was like our 4th date maybe and I had invited him over for dinner at my place.

( I am so glad I found this song as my Moms middle name was Rose, and Wayne Newton was one of her favourite singers bar none.) I Thanked him for the thoughtful gesture and put the roses in a vase. I had already planned after dinner to lay him down on my Bed,with or without Roses..

Flash forward a week and a half later, when he was over and asked me about the roses. Noticing I had no indoor flowers, nor plants of any kind in my apartment at all. It was at that time I told him that even though I loved the gesture and thoughtfulness of receiving bouquets of any flower, all they do is wilt and die in a matter of days with me when indoors, so I toss them. "Duly noted" was his response and said he would not "Bring Me Flowers Anymore."

It is now approx. almost a year later and we know so much more about both our likes and dislikes. Even though he knows mine for both indoor flower bouquets and plants is a no-no, it is a different story when it pertains to outdoors and especially on my back deck.. This is our first full summer together, especially on my new back deck. I took him shopping last weekend to a local Garden Center and bought potted Wave Petunias which do well with the amount of sun and rain always on my deck.. He asked me at that time, which outdoor flowers and plants I liked the most, now knowing indoor ones and bouquets of anything just never work for me.. I told him Sunflowers of any colour had always been my favourite.Not having the lawn nor space myself, Hibiscus, Petunias, Lilacs and Gerber Daisies were a close second. I did not mention Orchids, as we can not grow them here and having orchids as an indoor flower and plant just does not work although I adore them.. He obviously took note and on Mother's Day Sunday, he brought both myself and my oldest sister whom I live with,potted Hibiscus flowers, the exact same colours. I have so much more to say. Having just one lover, who cares about you, flowers, siblings you may live with like I do and goes out of their way, like mine did..