The wind slowly, but swiftly swaying Against the petals of the pale lilac flower, Beautiful yet fragile, only praying For the storm to pass over the tall towers Of the frightening city. Its stem crawling closer and closer to its breaking point As the water flows towards the river's edge; pity On the sun's glory and shine. Disjointing The flower's yellow belly from its furrowing leaves As its life withers away, taken from the nature of thieves.