Time Does Not Stop for Beauty

It's here, prepared or not – 

A single flower. 

Dozens of breathtaking, intricate pink-orange petals reach for the sun. 

Newly bloomed, plump seeds, crisp leaves, overflowing with rich chlorophyll  

A diamond in the ruff, devouring attention, a beauty beyond compare. 

It is young, yet it has visitors, 

Fuzzy bumblebees and graceful cultivated butterflies. 

Oh, but it now has seen enough moons 

Everything, however beautiful, must end. 

And now – the time has come.

Posted in response to the challenge Here.

J_Kramer

VT

15 years old

More by J_Kramer

  • Summer Camp

    The dirty gravel path crunches under the tires of our Toyota. Dust rises around the car, blurring the tall vibrant trees hugging the road.

  • Fall '25

    Shadows lengthening 

    Air sharpening to a crisp 

    Summer slipping day by day 

    Something new and familiar in its place. 

    Bags stuffed with papers 

    Early morning bus rides