The Ant Who Loved Zelda: A Love Story from A-Z
The Ant who loved Zelda
Was eager to win her heart,
So each day he brought her a flower
It was a start.
Each blossom held meaning
Symbolizing: love, hope and dreaming,
Along with hope Zelda might one day
Open the door to see
The Ant who adored her every way.
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A is for Amaryllis
wrapped in a small parcel,
blooms meant to bring
a little sparkle.
B is for Blue Bell
through which I profess
to bestow upon you
my steadfast faithfulness.
C is for Cherry Blossom
a flower shy until spring,
until awakened by birds
most eager to sing.
D is for Daisy
white petals to be sure,
offering reminders
of love gentle and pure.
E is for Evening Primrose
delivered by glove,
under a lamplight unveiling
the glow of bashful love.
F is for Forget-Me-Not
set down with care,
a reminder that true love
washes away despair.
G is for Gardenia
a graceful flower of refinement,
fingers crossed our stars
are in alignment.
H is for Heliconia
a botanical bestowing great returns,
if only the door would open…
How my heart yearns.
I is for Ivy
flower of friendship and affection,
a longing most seek
upon mirrored reflection.
J is for Jonquil
a bud filled with hope,
that feelings be returned
and a heart awoke.
K is for Kalanchoe
which takes eight weeks to unfurl
a bloom so persistent,
it causes hearts to whirl.
L is for Lilac
With soft purple petals,
a reminder of true love
absent from nettles.
M is for Magnolia
sturdy, white, noble and pure,
carrying feelings
both lovely and demure.
N is for Nasturtium
with petals like shields in conquest,
masking and protecting
hearts unable to rest.
O is for Orange Blossom
intent on sprouting in abundance,
offering kind tenderness
in the face of reluctance.
P is for Peony
a small flower with big meaning,
for a happy life is better
than one of dreaming.
Q is for Queen Anne’s Lace
delicate protection and grace,
a refuge for one’s heart
should it pace.
R is for Rose
red petals shouting love,
they offer sentiments
culminating in all the above.
S is for Sage
an herb to bring wisdom and health,
which are the rarest
and finest kinds of wealth.
T is for Tulip
a blossom carrying devotion…
(I do hope these flowers
aren’t causing a commotion!)
U is for Ursinia
known for temptation…
(As the alphabet is soon closing,
I fear agitation, or is it my imagination?)
V is for Violet
a modest flower to be certain,
if only you might consider
pulling back the curtain.
W is for Wisteria
cascades of purple for devotion
while carrying with them
an array of emotion.
X is for Xeranthemum
a plant everlasting,
like the love I carry
and insist upon casting.
Y is for Ylang-Ylang
for never-ending love,
as I get closer to the letters’ end
I feel content with my efforts above.
Z is for Zinnia
a botanical of remembrance.
I’ll never forget the time I spent
picking flowers to gain entrance.
—
These last few petals I’ll place at your door,
a parting tribute unlike any before.
Walking away, in my heart you will stay,
even as petals begin to drift and fly away,
At least you’re left with a beautiful bouquet ~
—
Last scene: Zelda the Zebra opens the door handing Ant a bouquet of Ambrosia, symbolizing love reciprocated.
