Red Hibiscus

A single red hibiscus flower Waits for me this very hour In my garden small and quaint Reminding me of one dear saint. Who knew me when I was a dream back then Before my time and hour came Giving my heart its burning flame. While here I rest, ponder and gaze At this beauty of beauties in the shade. Amazed at the way it bends in the breeze As if genuflecting next to me Hands together, petal to petal Love upon me gently settles Deep within my aching heart Praying for a brand new start. Here inside this garden gate Where whispers of my mother waits With love beyond the grave’s cold ground In this red hibiscus flower found.