Beauty Not Denied By Difference

In this pot of Daffodils There's one not quite the same. It's paler than the others, A larger head, a different name. Still they grew together Radiant and bright. In their golden glory They bring our hearts delight. Did any of the others say, " This one does not belong! "? Did they cause it to whither To make themselves more strong? No. They share their soil Allowing this one room to grow. Difference does not deny their beauty Nor provoke hate and sorrow. If creation shows compassion Though emotion does not feel, Surely we can do the same To make it just as real. Written 20th March 2023