Flower-Talk

The Lilies sent a message to the Lilacs: There is not enough light at noon Around these parts; what shall we do Replied the Lilac, bloom Bloom: where you are planted. The Honeysuckle sent a note- They are of course quite shy- To the Climbing roses; whereof to spread The Climbers replied, go high- Higher: climb toward the light. The Marigolds were wont to root Beside the road, so dreary Of the Baby's breath, they then inquired How do you stay so cheery? They whispered: just keep a young heart. A Weed approached a Blue eyed stranger Reposing alone, in thought 'I've no name either; now there's two of us, you see' he said, conversationally Replied the Blue one: Forget-me-not.