The Trampled Flower

Why is it one would want

      To crush a precious gem

To trample a lovely flower

      And tear it from its stem

To take from nature beauty

      And dormant make it lay

And hold it underfoot

      And lifeless make it stay 

Disappointing it would seem

      This case should come to light

But indeed it’s true some out there

      Have precious little sight

To want to burn a forest

      Or break an old Ming vase

To trample a beautiful flower

      Truly is a big disgrace 

I’d like to leave a pleasant thought

      And give hope before I’m done

Strong roots withstand and sprout again

      With help from a loving sun

The rain brings with it life again

      In spite of hateful men

With all its needs richly restored

      A gem of a flower blooms again 

• Gregg Bremers, Jr. 1997

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