Second Chance Luna
She didn’t look at me as I approached her, but kept her eyes trained on the Gladiolus flowers and Peruvian lilies under the window to her right.
Without a word, I lower myself to sit beside her as I wrap my arm around her shoulder. She never takes her eyes off of the flowers, but she leans into me, accepting my support and sympathy. “Did you know that Peruvian lilies represent grief, support, and healing and Gladiolus flowers represent hope and encouragement.?” She sighs.