"Ah, love, thou art a cruel mistress, always charging me exorbitant prices for a bouquet of wilting roses."
"And yet, I pay them, for I am a sucker for thy charms, dear florist."
"But, alas, I have found a way to break free from thy shackles, dear credit card statement."
"For I have discovered the secret to the perfect bouquet, one that will not break the bank, nor shatter my heart."