A Single Daisy Poem by Ray Lucero

One day I encountered;

A single daisy with snowy
White petals splayed proudly
Was standing in a sea of dandelions
Although taunted and tormented she did not falter
Unafraid, to be a different shape ‘n color

With a clear voice inside my head,
she spoke to me;
“Take me from this place of angst ‘n suffering”
For this;
I’ll answer any question you may ask”

I thought for a moment and blurted;
Does she really love me?

“Indeed she does dear friend,
Ask for her hand in marriage
You’ll both know joy, without end”

“Now quickly tear me from this dust,
Toss my stem and petals to the wind
Shed salty tears of pity, if you must
Free at last I’ll be, lest you rescind”

Reaching down, at last freed from hell I
Scattered her soft petals to the breeze

Her voice inside my head said
“Farewell”
I was content to know, her will was appeased

These days, for every daisy encountered,
I smile, and pause to listen for a voice

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