Where Petals Wither - By: Adeline Leslie

You’re the bright beam of sunlight that I can’t escape.

So why don’t you let me live in your brightness,

to have my peace —

And when I’m done having my peace,

you’re there to brighten my day even more.

All I need is my flower,

reminding me even small things bloom again —

and when they do,

my feelings settle.

It feels like heavy rain

when I let my emotions out —

that’s when you take my pain away,

reassure me,

and make me laugh.

Sometimes because you’re silly,

and sometimes because of your compliments —

so don’t leave me in the shadows,

where my petals start to wither.

Please give a detailed explanation about the meaning and main idea of this poem.

My best friend gave me three words and I made it into a poem.

Please explain your writing and thought process regarding this poem.

My thought was mainly on my best friend.

Why did you choose to write this poem?

Because of how I see myself and my best friend.