Delicate and fragile, <br />So lovely to the eye - <br />One of heaven's beauties <br />Tumbled from the sky; <br /> <br />Come to rest upon the earth, <br />This lovely little flower - <br />Awakend by the morning sun, <br />Warming by the hour; <br /> <br />Raising up her lacey head, <br />Fanning out her petals - <br />A flash of velvet brilliance <br />Standing tall among the nettles; <br /> <br />Perhaps a gift sent from the gods <br />To brighten up the world, <br />Reflecting answers to our prayers <br />On petals now unfurled; <br /> <br />A fleeting ray of sunshine, <br />An angel feather lost - <br />A breath of heaven's sweet perfume <br />Released from midnight's frost; <br /> <br />Just a little springtime flower <br />Warmed by earth's embrace - <br />Sent to bring a smile to all <br />Who gaze upon her face.<br /><br />Linda Ori<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ode-to-a-flower-2/
