Second Handed Flowers
Unspoken Sentiments: Second Handed Flowers' Tale
Lyrics
I was working in Miami for a day or two
The speaker was temporarily working in Miami.
I decided I'd look up a girl that I once knew
He decided to visit a past acquaintance.
I bought some flowers and went to see a girl I used to know
He purchased flowers and went to see this person.
The lady at her door said she had married long ago
He was informed that the girl had married a long time ago.
Times will change and towns will change; there I was alone
Reflecting on changes, he found himself alone in this town.
And suddenly I wondered, "Would Susie be at home?"
He wondered if Susie, another person from his past, would be home.
So with the flowers in my hand, I walked toward her gate
Approaching Susie's gate with the flowers.
Someone touched me on the arm and said, "You'll have to wait."
Interrupted by someone, indicating he needs to wait.
Then I noticed there were people standing in a line
Noticed a line of people waiting.
And some of them were holding pretty flowers just like mine
Some of them also holding flowers for Susie.
They explained that Susie had been in an awful crash
Learning about Susie's involvement in a serious accident.
Doctors said that she had just a little while to last
Doctors predicted her remaining time to be short.
When I walked into her room, I felt a sense of shame
Feeling a sense of shame upon entering her room.
But I heard Susie whisper, "I'm awfully glad you came."
Susie expressing gratitude for the visit despite her condition.
She had been the girl that I had always gone to see
She was a person he had often visited when hurt by someone else.
When someone that I cared for had been untrue to me
He presented her the flowers and received a gentle kiss on his hand.
I handed her the flowers and she gently kissed my hand
Susie understanding his embarrassment and comforting him.
She said, "Don't be embarrassed; you know I understand."
I said, "Goodbye" and as I bent to kiss her fevered brow
Receiving thanks from Susie for the gesture.
I heard her whisper, "Thank you for the second handed flowers."
Susie expressing gratitude specifically for the "second-handed" flowers.
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