Flowers are a big part of Valentine's Day. Whatever you think of the day, every year, millions of spouses head to the shops and buy flowers. A few days later, those flowers droop and shed their petals.
The shelf life of flowers is so short; so often the shelf life of a romance is, too. But for those who have lost a loved one, it is love that endures, while our bodies do not. We look at the changing blossoms with poignancy. In their change, we see the lines in faces, cancer in wards, trembling fingers, injuries. Fresh flowers teach us to remember our loved ones at their best, not in their faded state.
When Valentine's Day comes, be not reminded of the bloom of love but of how little time we have to enjoy it. Let it inspire us to live each moment together to the full. Cherish the day and the time with your loved one. Look at their beauty and enjoy it. Hold their hand. Tomorrow the blossoms will wilt. Our bodies will pass, but love endures.
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