The Cave

You were lost until I found you
living underground.
Your bulb lit into flower.
You wanted to be found.

I watch and it brings sadness
to see you shine so bright.
I watch and feel my darkness
devouring your light.

Your petals reach up to the sky.
The Sun-King’s favourite flower.
He breathes his kindness into you.
The source of all your power.

Down in my cave, I worship you,
frightened to break ground.
Your roots are all I have of you.
I’m lost now you’ve been found.