#UnexpectedBloom
I see you,
Sprouting,
Taking up space,
And standing out from
Those around you
Who stand uniform -
Following directions and
Relinquishing their freedom to
Be desired by those who
Manipulate them...

Let me be the first to apologise
For the ways you have been
Mistreated in the past.
People regard you as merely a nuisance -
Something to be removed from
Where you stand
And discarded
Without a second thought,
As if you have no right to grow there.

I, myself,
Cannot deny
Being one of the masses
Who have noticed your presence
And scoffed -
Eager to be rid of you -
Blaming you for
Blemishing the masterpiece
I'd poured money,
Pain, and
Time into perfecting
For an audience who,
In reality,
Couldn't care less.

You,
You beacon of hope,
Shine through these moments,
No matter how frequently ...