Violets

Like Deltas, Violets must be individually selected
You cannot grab a handful without damaging some of them.
They cannot be roughly picked or picked in a hurry.

Like Deltas, the Violet is not the kind of flower that
Shows off its fullest beauty standing alone, but is
Naturally gregarious and looks best in natural clusters.

However, like Deltas, the VIolet can stand alone and
Still reflect beauty.

Like Deltas, despite the violet's that has passed its
Allotted time for blooming retains the dignity and coloration
That bespeaks its exclusive culture.

Soror Marie Johnson
Hartford Alumnae Chapter