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Dried now and so Lifeless and frail Cut flowers shortened Life to no avail Thrown in a heap Todays’ compost Raise your glass To the living One last toast I prefer the potted Plant of green Filtering the air Toxins not seen And a longer life It will have Than its cousins The cut flowers Vased in water Life drained in Just a few hours Planted in soil With worms in the roots Plants of green outlast Given nutrient boosts

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Date: 10/9/2024 8:05:00 AM
Dear Kelli, I have learned that my wife does not prefer cut flowers but desires potted plants. She has a green thumb, and it sounds like you do. Well Inked! - Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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