Beautiful Dead Things, Veda Jane, oil painting.
When my leaves start to curl
And my stems loose stability
Know my seeds
Which connect to my heart
Are aching.
I may be gone for a while,
my mind like the fruits of dandelion puffs,
But though I no longer flourish
Or radiate such life,
I know my passing will bring colour to more leaves.
And stability to more stems.
And warmth to more hearts.
Because there will be beauty in my death.
I'll be a beautiful dead thing.