Petals in the Wind

They left me
Dropped like petals from a flower
A colorful flower bright with warmth and love
A safe and nourishing plant.

They fell one by one
Some said goodbye.
But all left.
Crying, lost, alone.

A child again
Unsafe, unsure, alone.
She said we can’t stay
The earth would be too crowded.

Each petal left a special scent
A gift for me to keep
Each taught a lesson
A craft, a skill.

But they are gone
Blown away by the wind.
And I am here
So very much alone.

Rose Schamberg
4-11-09