orchids exotic captured
the man's botanical eye
they were so beautiful
in display
with delicate petals
and a scent
of heady romance


the wheelchair bound New York
cop saw defining evidence
of the exquisite
bloom
his heart elated
by the flower's
gorgeous
loom

there under his real
name of Raymond Burr
he established
an orchid garden
on a Fiji island
the climate perfect
for growing
and nurturing
the plant species
arresting of sight
so sublime
its vision's delight

You smiled at me
and my heart was
lifted, and you made
me smile in return…

In my moment of
lonely sadness,
a quiet lesson
my heart did learn

For I found there
is something magical
with an awesome
power to brighten
up a day…

Because at the moment
when you smiled at me,
you made the loneliness
In my world to fade.