The Innocent Flower (Unedited)
The innocent flower wading in green
Iced the cake of this beautiful scene
It’s not often seen (a view of this kind)
One that won’t ever escape from your mind
Draped up behind this lovely young flower
The scenery changed hour by hour
Without having power to pick up and go
The flower stood watching the marvelous show
Growing the whole time; her roots digging deep
They held her secure when she drifted to sleep
They’d keep her in line; her feet on the ground
And kept her from falling and wandering ‘round
The sounds never stopped that she’d get to hear
Frogs with their ribbits would always appear
Birds chirping clearly, she heard them all day
They sometimes flew near her but never would stay
Squirrels liked playing right next to her too
But didn’t say bye when their games were all through
Viewed from afar the flower looked great
Petals spread proudly looked surely ornate
But she was frustrated and sometimes she’d moan
So tired of living a life on her own
Every night, all alone, she’d watch the sunset
And dew always formed; tears made her cheeks wet
She hadn’t yet met her soul’s other half
The one she could grow with and share a good laugh
The one in the photograph hung in her mind
The one that most flowers are hoping to find
The one she’d recline with and live out her years
The one that would hug her and dry up her tears
She feared for the worst on one lonesome night
Clouds filled the sky blocking all of the light
It had her quite frightened of sounds that she heard
Of the four-legged footsteps that constantly stirred
But then she was cured … well, started to dream
And thought of a place with a paradise theme
Her dream-world seemed friendly, so full of life too
So much she could see. So much she could do
And who was she with but a friend on her arm
He poked her with humor then dazzled with charm
He had her disarmed and light on her feet
And if she got tired he’d pull out a seat
A magnificent treat; her friend was a prize
Then she awoke brushing sleep from her eyes
The skies were still dark; she couldn’t see well
She sensed someone near her but couldn’t quite tell
Something smelled different; a scent in the air
A fresh, new aroma from out of nowhere
Then, baring its light, the sun showed its face
Sending good-mornings all over the place
Gracing the world and bringing its light
Giving the flower back all of her sight
She screamed with delightment that she couldn’t hide
Her glee was unshackled despite what she tried
And right by her side now stood what she yenned
A seed must have opened and brought her a friend
That it ended up right next to her…
Only a blessing could make that occur
Now there were two flowers standing as one
Basking like beach-lovers soaking up sun
Like she won a race, this friend was her gold
He had a warm shoulder that never turned cold
He’d hold her or listen until she was done
They’d joke with each other. They’d tease and make fun
And soon there’d be sons. Then daughters came too
Pretty soon flowers were filling the view
Her wish had come true and he felt the same
Their love kept on growing deserving of fame
Copyright © 2007 Kenneth W. McCardell
