Flower

Flower

Full many a flower is born to blush unseen
And waste its sweetness in the desert air
Callous is the blazing sun, yet
Bravely sees off its murderous glare.

Blooms unscathed, untouched by fate
Nurtured by the sweet breeze's touch
Yet this climate, its petals come to hate
Only the flower does not mind it much.

Standing like a glorious warrior endeth a war
Triumphed victoriously fragrance prevails
Yet the granules, cannot its beauty ,mar
To this, impetuously the earth hails.

Scared not, unscathed by the coolness undone
Braves alone the harshness of its world
When dew drops shine, it shares its fun
Brings out its full beauty, petals unfurled.

Many summers pass by, Winters covered it aplenty
Spring nurtured it awhile, blessed by the Rain
Its time to pass has yet come near, dainty,
Gathers the remaining days ahead to gain.
This creation saw the luminiscent shades of youth
Enjoyed a quiet yet lush midsummers dream
When the Time draws near, it is uncouth
Paleness prevails, turns white like cream.
Great courage has it fought with before
Still fights but knows Nature's victory
I salute You ! O desert flower of lore
In your courage alone lies your glory.
You teach a lesson of great courage to all
Fight against all odds and at all times
Must you not flinch awhile or sway asunder , shall
Then courage be with you , so it chimes.
Now when its your time to be re-united ,lay amongst, with the earth
Covered fully in a white blanket of snow,
Great Nature ! Courage is but thy name- its Girth
May thousands like You, in your place, grow.
- K Aravind
6-10-05