Flowers

by Richmond

I wonder if scientists are not skilled enough:
of the 270,000 species of flowers,
they have failed to include
the most exquisite of all -

you...

Now, stay still my darling.
Let the sun admire your beauty,
let the wind kiss your petals,
let my tender hands help you grow.

I would be the prince and you, the rose,
just like in Saint-Exupery's lovely story.
I'll sit beside you and together,
we'll watch the sun rise and set.

I'll adore your grace
and whisper how much I care about you.
Live, my dear, until you
grow into the most beautiful flower -

my love would be your fertilizer...