Flowers, how they hold so much meaning
The perfect flowers for the occasion, how can I choose?
How can I choose, when there are round red roses?
A romantic staple with a fragrance so floral and fruity
With a meaning so clear as oneās love for another
But with thorns sharp like a vampires tooth;
I fear these red, red roses arenāt right for the occasion.
Oh, how can I choose when there are tall, towering tulips?
A flower fit for a friendship, with a fragrance so faint but fresh
But the colors of this plant; the pale purple petalsā
I abhor this poor choice for this occasion!
What about these precious pink peonies?
Representing a passion so powerful;
Sweet peach peonies you only last a week
This light and airy option is not optimal for the occasion
Then there are the inverted indigo irises?
These three petals, the same name as a Greek Goddessā
A symbol of a wisdom long forgotten, and a once loyal friend
These, powdery, woody, musky, and earthy tones
However, these petals hold a power too proud for this occasion
Maybe it should be the mature, multi-colored magnolias?
A meaning with maturity of your nobility;
Carrying such a complex, creamy citrus scent
While these may be fit for a special occasionā
It is not for one as special as this.
What if I chose the circular, singular sunflowers?
Symbolic of serenity and a steadfast connectionā
Smelling subtly of citrus or sometimes soily and green
These, known for their seedsā
Are too optimistic for this occasion.
Luckily, there are the light, long lilies!
Representative of rebirth and rejuvenation
Lacking of a fragrance, like where they are left
The white petals will compliment the grays!
These are the flowers fit for my occasion.
Approaching the open box, where my friend now lays
I take note of the once blonde hairā
With those past strikingly blue eyes shut
Rest in peace my friend, may you fly like you did
I finally found flowers that are fit for this funeral.