Growth
A reflection on the meaning of Flowers written by Colombian filantropist, Miss Milena Gamboa
Today, we are publishing our first reflection by local philantropist and engineering student , Milena Gamboa from Chocó Colombia. Here, she relates flower tending to life building in a very subtle way. We have added the translation below the original text. If you would like this reflection added to your order click “add poem” at…
Read MoreCenterpieces
All the People Poetic Floral Arrangements has just survived her first Holiday Season. After all the Glittery Pine-Cones, Satin-Red Ribbons, Floral Foams, and Centerpieces, the rains came and the weather here in Cincinnati has finally decided to become fully winterized. We look back with pride of what we have accomplished. And, at the same time,…
Read MoreWeaving Dispersed Petals: A Poet Reflects on Longing and Flowers
A bouquet titled “Flying,” hanging upside down in a basement window, drying, one stalk fallen on the windowsill, balanced petal down, stem up. When a dear old friend, Chris, and I reconnected near the beginning of the Pandemic, it re-sparked our shared love for language. He had fallen in love with a book and was…
Read MoreTIGHT-LIPPED LILIES
If your florist gifts you gorgeous open mouthed lilies in an arrangements, you will be delighted. Ill never forget the tall guy at the flower shop who told me that once the lily is fully bloomed, its close to the end of its lifespan. What a thought. We often want things big, beautiful, done, and…
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