Stood Tall

Passing by, a flower stood tall

in the repulsive heap of dirt

petals were wilted and dull

the stem, heavily burnt

 

Decayed ground of grass

with rocks and rubble

no pot or glass

or happy bubbles

 

Damaged surroundings all around,

that beautiful plant never frowned.

Dead, frail and deeply hurt,

at least it wasn't dried dirt.