Isn't it beautiful? Why, yes it is. :3 You have one beautiful knack for nature, and indeed, floral imagery, and a beautiful work comes from your efforts here.

You make a fantastic point, as what random chance has to do with the evaluation of a relationship, I will never know. X3

How thoughtful of you to say, Scier! ^^

I appreciate your kind words, my friend. =3

This is a rather wonderful poem you've done and I love the flow as usual, not to mention its a pretty good one as well.

Many thanks, Crystal! ;D

I've been experimenting again with some new flows; I'm glad you approve! ;3

Well put, very well put! Never again shall I let the winds of fate blindly determine... b-but wait, waiter! Come back, I still want my fortune cookie!!!

XD

You always have such enjoyably whimsical comments, Leon! \(^o^)/

Thanks!--and I'll be sure to look into that *cringes* Nintendo poem of yours. =/

I quite like this. As the others said, great flow, and over all nifty. =^.^=

Much obliged, Tonin! =3

Thanks for stopping by. ^^

wow...
^_^ you never disappoint do you?
Great to see something from you again. its been a while hasn't it?

"you never disappoint do you?"

Hehe, well, I earnestly try not too, but, I just write what I feel inside. ^^

Thanks, Tric!--and it has been, hasn't it? I hope you've been well. =O

Well, my journals are always being updated, feel free to paw through the anytime! ^_^

Hmm, this is true! (o.o)

Will do! :O

Oh wow, thats actually really deep, and I found the ending adorable. The way you used an old saying like how you did in a mouses telescope just really caught me! I love how you do that! :D

Well done D-tail!

Would you believe that the inspiration behind this poem came from watching a large, solitary purple flower (was unsure of species) wither away at work? (I work at my local zoo, btw.)

It was so sad, but...I felt something from it. I grasped its dying petals, and somehow thought of a lost love; I sincerely wanted to care for the poor thing (I'm a flower person, if you haven't noticed). 8<

Next thing you know, I said to myself: a flower petal is a thing of joy when plucked to the words "he loves me," but becomes a thing of melancholy when plucked to the words "he loves me not."

~Fin~

I really appreciate your comment, Nick. I just...see the world differently, and who am I to withhold that painting? ^^

That's why you use clovers :P

Ironically, you only run into problems when you're lucky enough to find one of the four-leaf variety

HAH!--I thought of that too! xD

I was like...well, if you use a naturally even-petal flower, then, there will always be a problem, right? (o.o)

Well said! ^^

D'aww, I'm glad to hear that, Lamont! :3

The 4th stanza was very emotional--a point of climax, really! :O

But anything with flowers is sweet to me. =>

I did indeed enjoy writing this--thanks! ;D

Gah!!! That 4th stanza is killing me, the poem would be PERFECT without it.

See, the poem is directed toward the reader, and you're coercing them out of the flower bed naturally. The 4th stanza is essentially the 5th stanza except it sucks in comparison. It makes the last stanza redundant.

Except that the last stanza is still directed toward the reader, and the 4th stanza is more like a quip from your life ( I can't really explain it very well, but think of it this way: no one really wants to hear about someone else's life when they're upset, it doesn't help.) The reason why it's ok in the last stanza is because you don't dredge on about yourself, you just state a quick fact.

It's up to you really, but I won't favorite this unless that changes.

It also just reads awkward. All of a sudden, you're starting off with "I" instead of "YOU".

Anyway, this poem would be my favorite of all of your stuff...it's just that one part.

something great to come home to :3
your imagery is beautiful and the lesson is so true :p

I'm happy to hear it, Yavy! ^^

Thank you! =3

Wow, this was pretty darn interesting! The language is delicate yet straight forward for the most part (love it) but my favorite part was the morale. It's true and to the point, plus it kicks a common cliche' to the curb and that, my friend, takes style! Keep up the good work! ^.=.^

Well thank you so much for the wonderful comments, Jericho! :D

I like to think poetry should be interesting, playful and, above all, just plain fun to read. =P

I often find myself portraying common concepts in a new light, whether it be nurturing it or breaking it. I'm glad you liked the moral of this poem, as well as the Romantic diction I used to portray it. ^^

I will be sure to write much more, my friend! 8)

Looking forward to it!