In her last weeks Grace breathed in lavender essential oil when she was short of breath. It always helped relax her lungs and remain calm.<\/em><\/p>\n

I planted violets and lavender
\nfor you
\nSpanish lavender,
\nFrench lavender,
\nEnglish lavender
\nYour birthday\u2019s too early
\nfor the violets
\nto be in bloom
\nbut I\u2019ll show you
\nthe new plant
\njust under the Silk Tassle.<\/em><\/p>\n

Our years together
\nhave been rich with flowers
\nbeautiful rocks and songs
\npoems and stories
\nsilence
\nand quiet conversations.<\/em><\/p>\n

I bring only little gifts
\nthis year.
\nLooked tonight
\nfor another Aladdin\u2019s lamp
\nso you could wish
\nfor income that doesn\u2019t
\ndry up.
\nBut all I can give you
\nis my intention
\nand a rain check
\nfor a bouquet of
\nsweet violets come Spring.<\/em><\/p>\n

Happy birthday, my true heart!
\n2004<\/em>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

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