A Flower's Beauty Poem by Gladys Ombati

More than two decades ago,
A cry was heard in the hospital
A soft loud cry; it made everyone happy.
An angel was born.
And gifts were sent; with messages-
Of gratitude and congratulations; plus a
Bouquet of flowers along –to make the
Greeting cards lovely and live.

More than two decades later,
A cry was heard at home,
A silent painful cry; it hurt everyone.
A parent just died.
And condolences were sent; with messages
Of hope and sympathy; plus a
Wreath of flowers along - to make the
Sympathy messages sink and live on.

In between life; sometimes-
A groan was heard; at home-in hospital,
A hurting groan- it made everyone pale.
Our own was sick.
And hope was sent; with messages-
Of prayer and great health-plus a
Basket of flowers along- to liven the dull
Room and leave a beautiful fragrance in.

In between life; sometimes-
A giggle was heard; at home-at work,
A cheerful sweet giggle-it made everyone smile.
A goal has been achieved.
And presents were sent; with messages-
Of thanksgiving and prosperity-plus a
Bouquet of flowers along- to be felt; of
How life is beautiful and cheerful-and can change, just
Like the beauty of the flower!