Unintended Innuendo

Line of inquiry: “as we passed her she did wilt which caused in us sense of guilt since our stance perhaps did cause to put her heart’s joy on pause though we’re gentle, not hostile we diminished her soul’s smile since our aura as she viewed scent of love did not exude” ~ Unseeking Seeker ****************** Are we perceived as hostile beings by flora that we tend in our gardens? If we intimidate petals of peonies each time we walk past their stems, we should make amends and ask for pardon. Is the pink tint of their blush mistrust of us? Withering zinnias and wilting wisteria! We wouldn't want to burden them with fear when we speak of how lovely they'd look in a crystal vase, set upon our parlor mantle. To ease their worry and not cause their tears, in our pockets, we don't carry pruning shears. We personify flowers as if they have feelings— but do our innuendos have that effect on people? We label shy ones as loners or 'wall flowers' who pull back, often going unnoticed for hours. Do some of us unintentionally cause that reaction? If this proves true, we need to take a moment to have in depth contemplative consciousness, a change in our stance and make an atonement if it's determined we're at fault— guilty. If so, our aura indeed has need of correction. One that shows us emanating a kinder reflection. The one who wilted as we passed by— was she the shrinking Violet we refused to see? Would we bring her heart joy if we paused and spoke to her with a gentle greeting? Words that would give the fragile one cause to not think of us as hostile and vile? If a kind word is spoken with a sincere smile wouldn't those greetings be worthwhile? It's plausible that we'd then have a pleasant scent, the treacly aroma of consideration and love. Time taken to say, 'hello' would've been well spent. Hold out a hand as a metaphorical invitation to dance. It might give a wallflower the confidence and the chance to stand tall and no longer cringe at being approached. If we've been at fault for diminishing the smile in souls, offer them emotional strength. Be someone who consoles.