Born a flower

another warm up poem

It is inherently strange that we as people should grow like plants

We are are both born of a seed scattered without consequence

And both grow from the sanctuary of our mother's womb

But how is it that we differ from a flower?

We rise from sprouts both plain and unassuming

Each fighting for our own place in the sun

Our leaves twist and form and become unique

But still how is it that we differ from a flower?

We develop our intricacies and form through constant obstacle

Yet we remain rooted to those around us

It is these roots that help us grow

And yet still, how is it that we differ from a flower?

When time comes, we are plucked from the ground to be admired

Viewed as a single entity rather than a piece of the whole

Touched, smelled and appreciated for our beauty

But still I ask you. How is it we differ from a flower?

It is only after that fleeting moment of adoration has passed

When withered and spent and thrown aside by nature

That we ,and not a flower, can look inward and appreciate the beauty of the blossom within

This my friend is how we differ from a flower

Author's Note

Not too great with the poetry, but it helps get the words flowing for longer pieces of prose

Reviews

[miSS LEaf]

ohhh i love it, it is very clearly written, very neat, i think it should be going into my favourite~