i am a narcissus
sing to me stroke my petals softly
i change colors
exquisite range
more complex than the others
out of all i have endured
my stem stands sturdy and tall
i put behind and disregard
what led to my downfalls
they crushed me, they did
left parched, malnourished
i craved to be tended to
to be watered
i prayed for the unnecessary
i didn’t see what was inside of me
i am all that i need
me who was once a seed
i caused my own pain
dramatic, overthought
the most important part i forgot
to flourish is to accept
the storm that tries to weaken you
to love is to be satisfied
with the soil you are to grow in
i cherish my colors
remember my roots
grown through concrete
i’m in full bloom