Flower Power

I wonder at the power of a flower
to claim two-thirds of all plant life on earth,
to flourish every corner every hour,
so brief yet destined for so much rebirth.
I must admire the beauty of a blossom,
displayed in every size and shape and style,
unfolding forms so lovely, precious, awesome,
created to attract, enthrall, beguile.
I marvel at the glory of the color,
the varied range of every rainbow hue,
so brighter, stronger, richer, seldom duller
than all the other parts of nature's brew.
In viewing one, I cannot even tally
the virtues of a lily of the valley.

                   -- by Pete Voelz       2002