In the beginning, God created the earth

and sprinkled it with a floral bouquet.

He took fragrant petals

and coordinated them in a grand array.

Sweet Peas, hydrangeas, and blue bells

cast a colorful display.

Lilacs, gardenias, and tulips

danced in fresh soils of the land.

Buttercups, daisies, and honeysuckles

thrived beneath the care of His hand.

Sunflowers, morning glories and violets

were so beautiful they teased the tear gland.

Upon completion, God invited His angels

to observe His newest creation.

He watched as they admired the blossoms

down to the smallest carnation.

God then asked them to identify the loveliest

of His floral decoration.

The angels unanimously chose the bloom

with the most graceful of poses.

We have since been blessed with that flower

right under our noses.

In God’s Garden of Life,