For me certain types of flowers
bring back a flood of memories. I remember in my early teens
visiting my best friend who had moved to the country. We would
spend hours in the field next to her property, talking and picking
the petals of daisies in a game played by many, he-loves-me,
he-loves-me-not.
This memory can rushing back two days ago when I was waiting in
line at the supermarket and happened to glance at the bouquets for
sale. Amongst the mixed bouquets, there were daisies. This flower
has special meaning in my heart. I associate it with my best
friend who I lost to a car accident when we were both 17.
Flowers definitely bring an emotional response and we remember
our happy and sad times through them.
The first time I inhaled the sweet fragrance of a carnation I
was enthralled. It happened when my father, took us to Greece to
visit his parents. As a 7 year old, this strange land captivated
me. I vividly remember my first response when we made our way up
the hill where my grandparents’ house was, to find myself
staring up at the handing grapes from the porch roof and the
carnations which were planted along the edge of the porch.
Blood red, I can still recall their sweet aroma. They were the
pride and joy of my grandmother who nurtured them and allowed me
to help care for them. I had been instantly impressed by this
glorious flower, not having seen it before.
If you are a woman, most of your flower memories may be
romantic ones. Can you recall the first time you received flowers?
Or the time when you were impressed the most with your date's
thoughtfulness?
The first time I received flowers was at the early
stages of the internet. I loved meeting and chatting with people
from around the world and one such person was Rowan from London.
We hit it off right away and till this day have remained good
friends.
I was at work when a courier came in with a gigantic bouquet of
flowers. When the receptionist came into my office to usher me to
the reception not for a minute did I think they were for me. But
they were. The gesture was so unexpected, so thoughtful, it will
remain in my heart forever.
What are your flower memories?
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