
Photo taken by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
I was the sunny side up version of you.
Stop and reminisce, and you’ll see.
I was the smile to your frown,
the jewel to your crown.
I remember all your soothing words,
the birds overhead and perked up.
Then, I went away,
but you were there to stay.
I took my season and fill,
and you kept waiting and waiting til’…
I came back again a year later,
and you made me feel even greater.
We visited and watched the world,
as people and their families walked by.
I cannot lie,
this season is natural and fruitful,
as I am a flower and you are a leaf.
About the Creator
Rowan Finley
Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
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Comments (2)
Ahh, this is so sweet! Some people are like perennial gardens—no matter how many seasons pass, they bloom again when you return. 🌷
Wow… how did I miss this one? Beautiful. And the photo is stunning.