I placed a vase of sunflowers,
your favorite,
next to your photograph
so I never forget
that your love was a garden.
It was the product
of nuturing and sunshine;
but without the rain,
nothing would have grown.
Your love bloomed
like a spring bouquet,
brimming with hope.
It was a secret escape
found in an embrace
and whispered sentiments.
Though all the petals have fallen,
your love was rooted deep
and the seeds I will carry
in my pockets to remind me.