What an unusual destiny for such a beauty This is not home Under the hot sun exquisite rose stood. The rose's scarlet petals shine brightly against pale desert sand. thought breeze blowing by. knew of significant difference between it and prickly cactus. Regardless poor did its best to appease incomprehensible brains. But day had come when that could not. For even ugly cactus was use but not so charming tiny rose. satiated thirst hunger creatures wonderful color beauty. While thy bemoaned own insignificance a gorgeous folly. Even cactus with simple aesthetic may be proud lovely at times. As for innocent rose yearned more as looked calming air. It sought pity leaves waved Mother her tears. Mother's sandal soothing skin crumpled in dissatisfaction. Its delicate withered anguish settling heavily on palm. They glistened like warm blood droplets among parched sent forth last cry despair succumbed defeat. heart desiccated devoid hope whimpered out. All left pitiful little seed whisked away by soft wind. warmed once more anticipating ideal place warmth. Alas bolt lightning struck diminishing dreams ash.