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 delight 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

And their love kept on growing deserving of fame

Copyright © 2007-08 Kenneth W. McCardell