My Reason, My Rhyme

Today I bathed a flower while it was still asleep.
Eyes closed. Pink petal lids.
While I brushed her teeth
Oiled her hair and tummy
Poured water that trickled down the pink cheeks and closed eyes
Wrapped her in her yellow towel and
Held her in my arms
Close
Warm
Little eyes still shut
My sleepy flower in pink and forever yellow.

Then two petals unfolded with a sunshine smile.
And my day began.