My Favorite Flower
Dahlia, My Love
You carry on through the rain
While persevering through the shine
No matter how the storm rages
You manage to bloom each and every time
Dahlia, My Sweet
Despite how dark the days and nights may feel
I know you’ll find the light and move towards it
No matter how tough things may seem to be
I know it’s not in your nature to submit
Dahlia, My Impeccable
Some may feel that it’s a battle to never be defeated
It’s an endless game that will surely end in death
However, as the seasons roll and the years come about
You continue to fight and thrive until your last breath
My Beautiful Dahlia, you’ve taught me so much
My Beautiful Dahlia, I look to you
My Beautiful Dahlia, We have so much in common
My Beautiful Dahlia, You know what i’ve been through
Dahlia, So Strong
You taught me never to give up
Even when the anxiety and depression come around
Your endurance and strength keep me going when it’s rough
Dahlia, So Charming
You taught me to be kind
Even when the bitterness of life is thrown at me
You teach me that kindness starts in the heart and mind
Dahlia, So Beautiful
You taught me that my beauty will come
It may take time to bloom, like a flower in the spring
But when nurtured and cared for, my time will come
Dahlia, So Pure
You taught me to never be tarnished by the pollutions of life
Though the winds will sway, in any direction it likes
You taught me to hold strong, with all my might
Dahlia, Ever Growing
Dahlia, Ever Glowing
Dahlia, My Power
Dahlia, More than a flower
-Kendra Bates
October 11, 2018