A Sincere Thank You Bouquet

I called the florist yesterday and placed an order

For an arrangement, something springy with lots

Of fragrance and color. It was to be delivered to you,

Showing my appreciation for your compassion and

Support after the apartment fire which pretty much

Destroyed everything I own. (At least my two dogs

And I made it out unharmed and alive.) Anyway, I

Figured flowers were the best way of conveying my

Thanks for what you did to help me get through. Later

That day I called to see if the order had arrived at your

Place. And I was told no flowers were received. By

That time the florist was closed and there was nothing

I could do, and no answer to be had as to why my

Order was not filled and delivered. Hopefully today,

I will be able to get in touch with the owner and

Find out what happened. I expect, unless his shop

Burned to the ground, you may be receiving a floral

Bouquet today. If so, great; if not, I want to thank you

Anyway—a heart-felt sentiment which those beautiful

Spring flowers with all their color and fragrance were

Meant to say in the first place.

Chris Hanch 4-6-17