Proud of her unique orange
enjoys every minute of her day,
Being aware of her brief stay
Flirts with breeze while sunbathing

Forgives the wild creature
That knocked down her petals
with the grace of preacher

She’s worked diligently for this day of
Glorious bloom, precious
Ephemeral

When her time comes around
She bids farewell to all
Meet her petals and dreams
Of infinite life-streams