As I look upon your breathtaking beauty, <br />I see within you a beautiful vision. <br />Realizing one of my given duties, <br />sharing wisdom, such a great mission. <br /> <br />And tulips are truly kinda gay, <br />in a very different way than you. <br />Held down by roots, nothing they can do. <br />Held in your shell, you are the same way. <br /> <br />The tulip must wait for death to be free, <br />you have the choice, the moment you will be. <br />The tulip absorbs all this wisdom and light, <br />no escape, it will never win the fight. <br /> <br />Arrogance and ego your best protection, <br />ignorance radiates from your reflection. <br />Given all the makings for self illumination, <br />thoughts that you are better, your only fascination. <br /> <br />Become a tulip walking across the land, <br />strip your vain shell, giving others a hand. <br />Witness the glowing smile of the tulip, <br />shinning after you have removed the chip. <br />Take care, be kind to your fellow tulip, <br />offer your fresh water, if only a sip. <br /> <br />Wesley Hall - 09/13/05<br /><br />Parable Poetry<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/tulip/
