A Calla Lily means Beauty, and a Tiger-Lily means Pride,
a Lilac means Old Love, and a Sweet-Pea means good-bye.
The language of flowers is a perfect way for one to express their emotions to another,
whether it’s for your mother on Mother’s Day or a beloved of Valentine’s.
A language that has been used throughout time,
in mythologies, folklore and even in plays,
Flowers have always had meanings to help people know what to say.
They could be used as a silent dialogue, as a way to respond with a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’,
if handed over with the right hand, that is a ‘yes’, if it’s handed with the left, then it’s a ‘no’.
How the flowers are given, how the ribbon is tied,
whether the flowers were healthy or not,
they will give your feelings a guide.
A guide on how to express or truly feel,
for some cases it can show your appeal.
Language through flowers is such a colorful display,
to show your true emotions in a beautiful bouquet.
Elliot Sugarman, Year 13
