She was born, a small stem of green,protruding the ground.

She received nourishment and tender care.

She grew towards the sun a little more each day.

She budded and her life was set to a new perspective.

She entered into adulthood

and blossomed marvelously.

She was absolutely gorgeous.

Her striking colors stood out

upon others and attracted many bees for pollination.

Days went by, as she grew old,

and her colors began to fade.

The petals drooped and fell from her.

She stood bare in the cold, autumn weather.

She wilted away and lay peacefully against the earth.

he and the earth became one.

Her beauty throughout her stages of life

will always remain an image of magnificence.