seeds fall and foster new buds
with the mystery of what is to become

will a zinnia sprout?
ever so long-lasting
with a bouquet of petals more beautiful than imaginable

will a hibiscus appear?
such a valiant enchantress
only to wither away after the sun turns frigid
leaving a colorful memoir of the times once dreamed of

or will the petals of an orchid appear?
with the agile ability to withstand ailments of all realms

or will you be a dandelion?
where all the dreamy wishes come true
saying goodbye to the petals with seconds of meeting one another

or will you grow a cherry blossom?
sprouting with fruits
giving us the nourishment to survive this season
and giving us pink petals of joy next season

petals droop
flowers fade
but in the end of the day
they colored your garden
stealing away monotony

– my journal circa 2018