Two dozen lovely yellow roses
Are displayed on my dining room table
Opening their buds to reveal their
Great beauty created by God
Given by a grateful neighbor friend
In appreciation for my friendly help
Received with surprise and delight
They brighten my quiet uneventful days
Reminding me of other special occasions
Celebrated with fresh bouquets
My wedding corsage, our anniversaries,
The birth of my last son and Valentines Days
How sweet to be so remembered
By others-be they family or friends
A brief thank you note would suffice
But flowers express more thoughtfulness
Taking the time to express appreciation
Through purchasing the bouquet then
Delivering them with sincere wishes
Really made my Saturday much brighter
The roses will be preserved as a reminder
Of a new relationship strengthened
Memories of life’s experiences shared
In the beginning of a new friendship