A plant that thrives on love.

Held together by ugly branches and leaves.

One might think that beauty does not reach it with ease.

But nurture it daily, with love and care,

And you might see that deep down, it’s there.

Keep it alive with water and sunlight,

But fill it with love to make things extra bright.

And someday, when it is ready,

You will discover its flower, slow and steady.

Then you will realise,

That its beauty will arise,

As it is covered with more, and more,

Of these magnificent objects of lore.

And with your love, it is complete.

For when you give up, and lower your head in defeat,

Just raise your eyes to the flowers,

And smile as they dispel their powers,

And fill you with the love you poured into it.

For the affection will be returned, bit by bit.

No matter what life throws your way,

Keep a flower in your heart, and everything will be okay.