What a lonely flower,

A lonely flower which grows under the tallest tree,

In the most luscious forest.

I visit this flower from time to time.

I have grown to love this flower.

With its vivid blood red petals and long green stem.

“You’re such a beautiful flower,”

“I love the way you sparkle when the sun gently kisses your face,”

“I love how you dance in the cool forest breeze,”

“Do you know how much I love you?”

A peaceful silence fills t’he air,

A cool breeze slowly kisses my cheek,

I stare at my beautiful flower and smile.

“Do you feel sad when you’re alone?”

A small blood red petal falls silently to the forest floor.

“Why do you cry my flower?”

“I’ll stay with you forever so you don’t have to be lonely anymore.”

As a second petal falls gently to the forest floor,

A tear forms and drips smoothly down my face,

“Please don’t leave me.”

My flower begins to sway and a cool gentle breeze wipes away my tears.

“Do you have to go?”

The cool breeze continues.

I hear a faint whisper flowing through the forest.

It was the most peaceful voice I had ever heard.

“Its time for me to leave you; thank you for staying with me,

I will no longer be a lonely flower,

I‘“ll remember you always; I love you,’

Another tear drips down my face.

The last of my beautiful flower’s petals falls to the forest floor.

I pick up one of the delicate petals and hold it to my heart.

“Good bye my beautiful flower; I love you too.”