Oh ! To be a flower ..

Oh ! to be radiant and cheerful
And to sway in the wind from nature's own bosom
Oh ! to put smiles on the faces of people
And to expect no praise and appreciation
Oh ! to spread nature's sweet scent in the air
And to help butterflies so pretty and so fair
Oh ! to never question, cry or complain
And to stay put come sunshine or rain
Oh ! to be at peace with nature's ways
And to satisy every heart's longing gaze
Oh ! to repay all my debts before I die
And to never wonder why some people passed me by
Oh ! to want to make the world go a little slower
And to be a beautiful little flower

Vinod Subramaniam
Dated 13th August 1990