What, Shannon, can a flower say
    that words can't say as well?
Do dafodils communicate
    a feeling by their smell?
Can lilies give you comforting
    when days have been too long,
or orchids offer counsel when
    a friend has done you wrong?
Will daisies spur your confidence
    when dealing with your doubts,
or tulips make your lips curl when
    they only want to pout?
What rose could hope to recognize 
    your kindness or your grace,
or what gardenia glorify 
    the beauty of your face?
So, though these words are adequate
    to celebrate this day,
you must forgive the senselessness
    of sending this bouqet.