the sun filters downward through the trees
rays of color dancing on leaves
rays of color dancing on leaves
flickering greens and yellows
before finally reaching outward
it stands alone, apart from the rest
stem bending, browning
purple leaves curling inward
darkening on the edges
once upon a time
the flower stood tall
bathed in bright sunlight
caressed by the breeze
fluttering and swaying, dancing
light as a feather
creatures stopped and admired it
sniffing at its delicate fragrance
now it stands alone
forgotten, unadmired
its scent almost gone
brightly colored petals fading
there is no such thing as beautiful as new love
admired, and joyed
but the pain of loss, of heartache
leaves one wilted and alone
bending, seeking
longing for the warm rays of the sun
once again to touch my petals
and make me beautiful again
