I knock on the door, he says go away I plead and I beg, let me in, I say Please let me in He pushes me astray, telling me to find another home to invade Stepping aside I reveal one large flowerpot filled to the brim with soil and three blooming flowers May I at least enrich your garden with my three budding fruits Reaching out, the homeowner grabs hold of the cylindrical vessel One by one he looks each flower up and down, examining their brightly captivating colors Their yellow-like nature shines like gold in the sun The depth of their cocoa centers contrasting beautifully with those same honey dyed petals. Looking over into his garden, I see only white flowers. Though equally beautiful, the unanimous collection lacked the distinction that my prodigies could provide Awaiting his response, my head falls limply in reverence Yet I remain confident A smile gracing my lips. I was excited to see Excited to witness the opportunity my blossoms would be given to thrive in a nurturing environment Yet as my head rose and my eyes lifted, All reassurance left my face, My happiness transformed into terror Before me stood a man seeming ten feet taller and baring the face of a fiend A wicked smile replaced his pondering expression, A snicker belt out from his nostrils. Looking into my eyes, the homeowner spit his words into my face The saliva causing a sickening chill to run throughout my body In my heart, his words will forever stay My God-given soul permanently hardened to stoneΒ Β No. They are the wrong color. A shiver sparking a queasiness in my belly As are you.