I noticed the daffodils were almost Ready to burst into bloom, but not Quite. I remember when my neighbor Planted the bulbs in front of her Condo years ago. Each season they multiplied. But my neighbor won't be here to See them this spring in all their Glory. Just this week she moved away. Her condo is empty. My heart is empty too. For 20 plus years Deanna wasn't Just a neighbor but a precious friend. She knew and loved Jack. She grieved with me when he was Gone. We biked together. We traveled together. We lived life together. I miss her. Since the new occupants haven't yet Arrived, I slipped over to her Flower bed with a scissors and Snipped off a handful of the Buds. I placed them in a vase of hot Water, and by the next day they Had all opened up. I know Deanna would be glad to Know I'm enjoying her flowers. And I'm sure the new neighbors Wouldn't mind that I "borrowed" a Few. Deanna's daffodils are a gift that She left behind for all of us. |