The Most Beautiful Flower By B.J.Morbitzer

[B.J.Morbitzer]

~The Most Beautiful Flower~

The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read.
Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree.
Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown,
For the world was intent on dragging me down.

And if that weren't enough to ruin my day,
A young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from play.
He stood right before me with his head tilted down
And said with great excitement, "Look what I found!"

In his hand was a flower, and what a pitiful sight,
With its petals all worn - not enough rain, or too little light.
Wanting him to take his dead flower and go off to play,
I faked a small smile and then shifted away.

But instead of retreating he sat next to my side
And placed the flower to his nose
And declared with overacted surprise,
"It sure smells pretty and it's beautiful, too.
That's why I picked it; here, it's for you."

The weed before me was dying or dead.
Not vibrant of colors: orange, yellow or red.
But I knew I must take it, or he might never leave.
So I reached for the flower, and replied, "Just what I need."

But instead of him placing the flower in my hand,
He held it mid-air without reason or plan.
It was then that I noticed for the very first time
That weed-toting boy could not see: he was blind.

I heard my voice quiver; tears shone in the sun
As I thanked him for picking the very best one.
You're welcome," he smiled, and then ran off to play,
Unaware of the impact he'd had on my day.

I sat there and wondered how he managed to see
A self-pitying man beneath an old willow tree.
How did he know of my self-indulged plight?
Perhaps from his heart, he'd been blessed with true sight.

Through the eyes of a blind child, at last I could see
The problem was not with the world; the problem was me.
And for all of those times I myself had been blind,
I vowed to see the beauty in life,
And appreciate every second that's mine.

And then I held that wilted flower up to my nose
And breathed in the fragrance of a beautiful rose
And smiled as I watched that young boy,
Another weed in his hand,
About to change the life of an unsuspecting old man.

Author B.J.Morbitzer

[Hope]

B.J.
This is one Awesome poem with a wonderful message I really loved this so much! It really makes you think!
God Bless You Love Eva

[B.J.Morbitzer]

Dear Eva.,
I am so very glad you liked this write of mine.
I appreciate you and your comment.
God Bless
Hugs Love Blessings
B.J.<><

[linda56]

BJ...I love this poem...I have read it many times and I think it is so touching! Blessings & Hugs, Love, Linda

[B.J.Morbitzer]

Linda.,
I thank you my friend for your comment.
I have this one in openmyeyesLord and it is in video format I think?.
And have had it on many sites long ago.
I still at times find it also under author unknown. Oh well I will have to try and get in touch with the webmaster's of those sites.
But I wrote it and had that copyrighted long ago.
God Bless
Hugs Love Blessings
B.J.<><

[LadyMustang]

Hello B.J. nice to meet you, this is a wonderful and touching poem I really
enjoyed reading this, thank you for sharing it with me.
ladymustang

[Brenda Pike]

B.J. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY. I CAN RELATE TO THIS STORY. I'VE BEEN ON THAT SAME PARK BENCH AND AMAZING HOW GOD CAN SHOW YOU A BRIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE WHEN WE FEEL SO DOOMED. I LOVE YOUR STORY MY FRIEND. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. LOVE BRENDA

[Patsy McNutt Morgan]

BJ
THIS IS SO LOVELY .. Touching... SWEET... HEARTWARMING !!
Moved my soul and touched my heart ..
Patsy

[B.J.Morbitzer]

Patsy.,
I thank you for your kind comment my friend.
To my writing I appreciate you as well too.
GLYASDI
B.J.

[B.J.Morbitzer]

Lady Mustang.,
I also appreciate your blessed comment as well too.
Steven also has this one in video format as well my friend.
I thank you
GLYASDI
B.J.

[B.J.Morbitzer]

Dear Sweet Brenda.,
I thank you for your blessed comment's as always.
They are dearly appreciated on this end my friend.
GLYASDI
B.J.

[Janice Kennedy]

A very touching story/poem, B.J.
I have read it before also, and it does not surprise me that you wrote it.
It sounds just like your loving heart.

Love and Hugs, Jan

[B.J.Morbitzer]

Dear Jan.,
I thank you so,so much for your kind and blessed comment.
I had the good Lord, With me in my thought's when I wrote this one my friend.
Anyway I thank you for your kindness too.
GLYASDI
B.J.