Wednesday 14 February 2018

Valentine's Day. Love and Poetry!


















I have recently been reading a book on the Victorian language of flowers, which seems frankly fraught with dangers. So here are some suggestions for your Valentine’s bouquet:

Eglantine:
“These leaves in their sweet fragrance remind me of yourself.”
Aconite/Borage:
“Your attentions are unwelcome.”
Camellia:
“How radiantly lovely you are!”
Pasque-flower:
“I have put aside worldly thoughts and shall never marry.”
White Campion:
“Meet me at dusk!”
Yellow Rose:
“I love another.”
Aster:
“I regret my impetuousness. Do not take me too seriously …”

Wishing everyone all the best luck this Valentine’s!

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