The Cosmic Joke

A moment's pleasure
months in penance
then came the bundle of joy
fragile as a flower
subtle as the soul
call it a miracle
or the way of life
i call it ecstasy

Everyday a petal
every minute a color
so it blossomed, as pride in me

Came the spring
with petals as wings
far it flew, to its fairy land
call it a farewell
or the way of life
i call it destiny

It found its legend
and danced with the winds
for bliss was living
bliss like a dream

Dream it was
I open my eyes
and watch it wither
petal by petal
now gone with the wind
call it a curse
or the way of life
I call it the cosmic joke!