Linda was quite lonely On the day of love. No one cared how well she fared Or which way she might move. No one thought her lovely Or dreamed of her caress, Or so she thought until she bought A sexy dark red dress.
That dress had seemed a failure, Though she had lost some weight. Some men stared, but no one cared Enough to make a date.
Her calendar was empty, As empty as her heart, When in this hell she heard the bell And jumped up with a start.
Could it be? Oh, could it? Here was her salvation! To her joy a delivery boy Was holding a carnation.
'Carnation-Gram,' the boy said, And handed her the box. Who was it from? Perhaps someone Who thought she was a fox.
All Linda's sadness vanished As if it never were. That little flower had the power To set her heart astir!
And so when Johnny called her In a little while, She was primed in heart and mind To greet him with a smile.
So please remember Linda When starting a relation: Her mood reversed when she got first A single, cheap carnation!
