after a conversation on flowers

i was asked my opinion
on the giving of flowers.

give a girl flowers
declare your infatution,
give a girl roses
declare you intentions.
give a girl her favorite,
ones she dreams of,
declare your love.

i was asked my opinion
on the giving of daisys,

daisys are sweet,
love at its most tender,
red roses are overdone,
love at its most dull,
her favorite flowers,
the best of all,
love at its deepest.

i was asked my opinion
on the giving of favorites,

flowers on the whole
are gratefully recieved,
be it roses or daisys,
but give her the favorite,
and watch her melt.

i was asked my opinion
on my favorite flower,

daffodils were my quick reply,
but for me,
and the woman i am,
i will find myself settling
for the flowers that grow
along the road.