Camellia

Love me when I bloom,

coming out of my bud

taking up my room

don't mind the mud

Love me in the gloom.

Watch me as I fade

reds turn to pink

not to my aid

just let me sink

Watch me as I'm made.

Hold me when I wilt

Warmth steals the water

Feelings of guilt,

I am just a daughter

Hold me when I tilt.

Consume me as they fall

petal by petal down

all in all -

in the snow I drown

Consume me as I stall.

Run as I rot

making my peace

Faster like the plot

Take your valise

I am nothing you sought.

Leave me in ruin

leave me in pain

not who you drew in

its plain

Leave me - turn in.

Don't love me when I spring

back up from a rough start

Soon I'll again swing

sweet than tart

You only love me in part.