Brightening
The flowers had arrived
for no specific reason
except to brighten the day.
After several days
of being lovely
they now look weary.
The petals of the lilies
are already gone
as are most of the daisies.
Leaves are turning brown,
but the roses
are still hanging on.
So out comes the wilted
and the tattered,
the rest a bit of trimming.
Now for a smaller vase,
some fresh water,
and a bit of arranging.
For just a few minutes time
there is a new bright spot
in a brighter day.
The flowers had arrived
for no specific reason
except to brighten the day.
After several days
of being lovely
they now look weary.
The petals of the lilies
are already gone
as are most of the daisies.
Leaves are turning brown,
but the roses
are still hanging on.
So out comes the wilted
and the tattered,
the rest a bit of trimming.
Now for a smaller vase,
some fresh water,
and a bit of arranging.
For just a few minutes time
there is a new bright spot
in a brighter day.
