I potted your healing purple verbena
comforting scarlet geranium
never will forget you
pink carnation
the roots were dry
so I added new soil
watered them good
they'll survive
your granddaughter
brought them here
along with "Phil"
the ancient philodendron
he's taken up residence
close to her bed
his elephant ears
spread wide and listening
I thought you would
be pleased to know
she loaded plants
until the car was full
that she did find
a bit of solace
in the garden
you left behind
* Plants and flowers have symbolic meaning in many cultures. My daughter brought home these plants from her grandmother's house after she passed.
Purple Verbena: *Healing, Happiness, Love*
Scarlet Geranium: *Comfort, Protection*
Pink Carnation: Carnations in general - *a mother's undying love*. Pink Carnations specifically - *I will never forget you*
Philodendron: called the "loving tree". "Phil" is an Elephant Ear Philodendron.
Interesting that she picked these from an entire garden, isn't it?
: )