July 7

petal by petal
the flower begins to fade
wearied by the rainstorms
beaten down by pain
though many say these daily trials
are only temporary
day by day
petal by petal
the flower is quickly withering

Beautiful flower,
Your presence uplifts,
you comfort with your sweet perfume
Singing of heavenly gardens
where you were planted....
but petal by petal
this flower can no longer bloom

petal by petal,
days they pass,
she wilts away quickly,
petals falling away fast
wearied by the rain,
beaten down by pain
day by day
petal by petal
the flower is withering

Beautiful flower,
Tell us one of your stories
stored within each crinkle of your leaves,
woven into each stem
connecting you to the Vine
Beautiful flower,
share with us the song of eternity

petal by petal
the flower begins to fade
wearied by the rainstorms
beaten down by pain
though many say these daily trials
are only temporary
day by day
petal by petal
this beautiful flower finds strength
in the break of day's light