Nerium Oleander

I wrote this back in the summertime and never shared it. I was flipping through some old writings and came across it and felt like sharing it with you. 

Nerium Oleander 7-12-16

The gardens bloomed as spring approached

constant whispers of new life

petals were warm and tender

waiting to grow into something beautiful 

I saw the petals

I heard the laughter of the wind

I reached to pluck you from the ground

my hand froze 

you came to me

The petals had joyous days

basking in the spring sun

butterflies landed on them instantly

the days were as sweet as nectar

My days turned silent

the laughter vanished

I reached to pluck you from the ground

my hand froze

you were gone

The petals fell on the dry soil

summer heat made them crackle

the rose whispered to the tulip

she didn't realize he was oleander