The Flower

Wither,
Wither and die,
Said I, to the flower,
Your purpose in life is what?

To beautify,
To beautify the land?
Inquired I of the flower,
Would that be your reason for existence?

Wither,
Wither and die,
Commanded I to the flower,
Should your beauty forever live?

Answer,
Answer me!
Pleaded I to the flower,
What has your destiny shown?

Should your beauty thrive?
Should your beauty thrive forever?
Wondered I of the flower,
Or should the Earth wither and crumble?

Wither,
Wither and die I shall,
Said the flower to me,
Should I live forever, only you may know.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mehta Avatar
October 21, 2011 at 5:58 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Maygin
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October 14, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Maygin. Love, Carol
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