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Once upon a time, far upon a distant land, Was a field so beautiful, it would take your breath away. For, for acres and acres out tulips fanned. A beautiful reflection of the sun's bright yellow. But in the midst of the baskets of the sun, A tiny red bud popped its head, It grew unnoticed, seen by none. But as she blossomed, things started to turn around. For among the yellow tulips, the rose was a novelty, A sight that every passer-by would stop to acknowledge, To appreciate the possibility, the rose's color, her beauty. And the tulips' monotonous color only enhanced hers. But even as she was constantly valued and admired, Even as the whole world seemed to love her, The only thing that her heart truly desired, Was the soft caress of the dew drops from heaven. Because you see, under the tulips so towering, The little rose only had a small window to the skies. She only watched as the tulips danced in the rain glowing. Her heart ached for when a tiny drop would fall upon her too. Among her many admirers, one started to visit frequently, A young man, lean and handsome was enchanted by her. He would gaze at her and at times stroke her gently, For he was enraptured by her beauty and fragility. He would sing songs, write poems about her, And soon the tulips cleared a path for him, From the edge of the field to his pearl. But soon the rose was nearing her end. She knew it and despaired, for she never lived her dream, Even as she revelled in her admirer's love and affection, She would never get that chance, it did seem, For she was losing her petals one by one. The last day arrived and she held onto her last. He was there by her side looking melancholy, Remembering her vibrant days, visualising the contrast. Afraid to touch her, he sat by her side. He couldn't help it as a tear slipped out, But the little drop landed straight on her only petal, Her heart lifted and her soul soared, for she had no doubt, That the dew hugging her was more special than any from the sky. In that fleeting moment she felt truly at peace, She had realized the true meaning of love, And so the last petal she did release, To move onto her eternal ever after. - Miliya Parveen
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