The Picture

by Emma Noyes
(Byfield, Massachusetts, US)

Orchids Flower,
Graced by sun,
Gently reaching towards the sky,
Air brushed pink,
Warming the room with its beauty,
Caressing each heart,
Bringing it to the garden of hope,
The picture,
Hidden behind the world,
Ladders to climb,
Chairs to rest,
Plates to eat,
Boxes to fill and carry,
The Picture dusty new,
Where few can see.