The flowers had arrived
        for no specific reason
                except to brighten the day.

After several days
        of being lovely
                they now look weary.

The petals of the lilies
        are already gone
                as are most of the daisies.

Leaves are turning brown,
        but the roses
                are still hanging on.

So out comes the wilted
        and the tattered,
                the rest a bit of trimming.

Now for a smaller vase,
        some fresh water,
                and a bit of arranging.

For just a few minutes time
        there is a new bright spot
                in a brighter day.