Don't Bring Me Flowers

Don’t bring me flowers

That fill my life with sweet perfume,

And cheer my heart with colour,

And bring a smile to my lips,

But wither and wilt

And die away in days

Reminding me that all things pass,

Even the most perfect rose

Will one day fade.

No don’t bring me flowers my love,

Bring me seeds,

Bring me bulbs.

Give me future flowers,

That keep returning every year,

Bringing my memories with them.

Don't bring me flowers.

Bring me seeds my love,

And stay with me,

To watch them grow.