the ice plant, <br /> slowly unfolds <br /> with the first morning rays. <br /> myraid shades of pink, <br /> twinkle to greet the sun. <br /> by noon they are, drunkenly, <br /> smothered by bees, <br /> evening, smilingly, <br /> puts them to sleep.<br /><br />ritty patnaik<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-day-alifetime/