Orchid
Beauty overlooked
is not lost or lessened
The beam of judgment
dims only the judge
We are overshadowed
by ego, not comparison
Light runs through us
Brightens our veins
Like the petals of
the unpicked orchid.
January 2020
Photo description: Close-up of scallop-shaped sections of cerise orchid petals. In the foreground, the petals are outlined by white light and the network of violet veins is visible. Shade on the petals in the background renders them a dull purple, all detail unseen.
