The Rose. 🌹 When I saw you, I became so curious as to why your beauty is celebrated? What makes you so perfect? So to get my answers I sought to scrutinize you with a critical eye. And now I am so confused by my analysis as to how can something with so many flaws be so attractive.

Every petal of yours is oddly peculiar and inconsistent. I can not categorise your petals into any shape. I have been groomed to be satisfied on constructing perfect symmetrical patterns. Yet the Nature ensures your petals are all vague and distorted. Uneffected from other's presumption you bloom and grow by your own free will.

Your color so is just so loud and  bright. You bloom in the unique background of olive green leaves. None of the colors I would prefer or wear, nor I see these shades on the pantone for designs. Then why Nature has ensured you stand out with these colours, and steal the heart of an admirer at first glance.

I thought the focus at the centre would be assembled in an accurate symmetry. But, a close look confirms your pollens just cluster shabbily at the centre. Youngest of the petals tightly protect your core. The faith and trust displayed here is as pure as your soul. 

A sharp fragrance rising from your core diverts my attention. King of flowers for centuries has not changed a bit. Your distinct smell is now your peculiar characteristic. Your aroma is not in-fashion anymore and yet, I keep pulling you close to smell your essence again and again. What power do you hold in your existence?

With my critical eye I try to find even more flaws. But in vain, as now I know my words have begun to reflect my admiration for your beauty.

I am startled by your beauty that inherits unique imperfection. I am soothed by the softest touch of your velvety petals and your presence is helping me calm down and relax. You are not arrogant nor proud. You are humble, serene and peaceful and also pacify all around you.

I humbly surrender to the Power of Nature How easily it can change my nagging nature into an admirer of its creations. I am its creation too and can now appreciate my uniqueness and beauty. All my flaws are invisible now and all my strengths and talents are visible to me. I comprehend my character. I have attained bliss.