To the Flower Garden

 

blush pinks, duckling yellows, forget-me-not blues, raspberry reds… 

there is something about the softness
of a single petal
the way it curves around your finger
scent descending
lingering fresh
with the delicateness on the brink of life
with the fragility on the brink of death 

this is the petal way 

it beckons you beyond the flower gate  

This poem is posted in honor of International Women’s Day. It is a reminder for you and me :) that beauty, softness, and vulnerability are also strengths.

(I believe some words on the first line were inspired by a poem I read awhile back. It was beautiful. I cannot remember the title or who wrote it. So here is a shout out to the author who unfortunately shall remain anonymous.)