Flowers From A Friend

I would rather have one rose,
from the garden of a friend

Than to have the choicest flowers,
when my stay on earth must end.

I would rather have one single
word of kindness said to me.

Than flattery around my grave
when life has ceased to be.

So bring me one flower, be it
pink, white or red.  For I'd rather
have one bloom today than a
truckload when I'm dead.