remnants of remnants

Flowers.
What a lovely way to show affection;
what a poignant metaphor for love.

They are expensive.
For a few days they shine,
soaking up all the moisture they can find
in an explosion of beauty and aroma.

Then they start to wilt,
and within a few days everyone can see
they’re past their best.

Chuck them out.
Buy a new bunch next week.