To Gaze Upon a Flower

A flower is a flower,
It cares not the hour;
And man is just a man,
He knows an hour's span.
Unlike the tranquil flower
That graces garden's bower;
He doth never savour 
All an hour's flavour.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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February 1, 2012 at 11:29 AM
I have truly enjoyed reading your poetry you have posted here at PoetrySoup. You are a very special poet and I wish you the best in your life and with your poetry. Two thumbs up to you Ashley. Love and best wishes always, Carol
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