There was a single solitary rose

It lived alone for many years

No one knew its beauty

Because no one looked for it

People never thought to search

For anything in this field

So its beauty and grace

Remained hidden from view

Oh, how it wished

For just one person to find it

It wanted to be appreciated

It wanted to be loved

Unfortunately, the rose thought this would never happen

It feared she'd be alone for all eternity

She longed for someone to find her hidden beauty

And bring happiness to both their lives

But alas, the flower died before this happened

Then someone who always passed by the field

Decided to explore it one day

He came upon the dead rose and wept

If he'd only taken the time sooner

He could have enjoyed her beauty

But he, like most people, never look for beauty

That does not appear on the surface

They all mist out on what's deep inside

And mourn for the beauty they never care to find

Until it's too late and the beauty has faded

If people would only take the time

They would have found the hidden beauty

Of a single solitary rose

In the middle of an abandoned field

(c) Kelly Schneider