Forget-me-not

Forget-me-not: Remember me always (Remembrance · True Love · Loyalty)

 Forget-me-not: Remember me always For centuries, the forget-me-not flower has been a timeless symbol of love and remembrance—a gentle whisper that says, “Do not forget me.” In Victorian times (1895), people pressed forget-me-not flowers into books, lockets, and secret letters—small treasures holding the unspoken promise: “Even when I cannot say it, I still hold you close.” During wartime in England, soldiers gave forget-me-nots to their loved ones before leaving for battle, believing that as long as the flowers were kept safe, they would find their way back home. In France, lovers exchanged forget-me-nots before long separations, tucking them into letters or wearing them close to their hearts—a silent plea to hold each other in their thoughts, despite the distance. Across cultures and centuries, the meaning of the forget-me-not flower remains unchanged: to be remembered, to stay close, no matter how far apart. In floriography—the language of flowers—the forget-me-not specifically conveys deep affection, remembrance, and the wish to remain connected.