Melissa's Quilt

 

PINEAPPLE BLOSSOM

The pineapple

 Hid in the corner,

Basking quietly,

Forgotten--

In the winter sun.

I would enjoy her fruit

But I missed her bloom

The joy of her effort.

I have friends like that.

I need to be more nourishing.

I,

 Like they-

Blossomed in my own dark corner.