The Purpose of a Flower
The purpose of a flower
Is to look beautiful
And smell sweet
Inset with a tiny card
Of compliments
And poetic words
It adorns a costly vase
Arrays a field
Beneath the feet
To powder bees with pollen
To give drink
Of its nectar to birds
It's but a passing vision
With a fragrance
That is fleeting
Yet speaks of Just Becauses
Holds the flame
Of three months wages
It's worthwhile to pick a few
To give to you
Upon our meeting
For a lasting arrangement
Upon your wall
Or between the pages
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