Wednesday, September 21, 2011

"Orchid"

We saw a little one
Not so long ago from today
She said she lost a family
When they were taken far away

She was fearful of the giants
Who grabbed her from her home
But they also took her sister
So she wouldn't be alone

Her sister ran away
Causing the giants to worry
But with a laugh and some tears
The giants reunited them in a hurry

They found out from the blind girl
And the leader with odd eyes
The giants were their best friends
And they gave the others brand new lives

The days went by quickly
And the soon-to-be mother moved away
But the giants were always with the sisters
More than willing to play

Today, she met some new ones
And her friend became a mother
But she soon found out that some of her new friends
Were not like the others

Only one of the new was confused
The rest of them felt at home
As the told her of the giants
And how they gave each of them a home

The oldest was Demeter,
Persephone next to her sis
Along with a great singer
The giants had named Artemis

Next to her was Hermione
Who was a wonder to behold
She said she used to have three paws
But the forth came for her to hold

There were two boys with them
A knight named Bumblebee
And with him was his best friend
Who the male giant named Dobby

He was a sweet boy too
With a sock on his tail
He made Bumblebee feel at home
And his bravery prevailed

Most tragic was but a baby,
Who appeared to her last
Her name was Velvet
Who showed up before she passed

She asked why Velvet didn't sing
When the others watched her fade
Velvet replied, a tear in her eye
"I was to young to learn the song they played

"But there is something you must know
The giants love use more than words can say
We came here to guide you to the Rainbow Bridge
Where we will laugh and play

"One day they will find us
But until that day
We will be here for them and the others
When their souls can no longer stay

"There is one thing I must ask
Before we go to play,"
She smiled sadly then she said
"Surely the giants gave you a name!"

She looked at her new friends and smiled
"Yes, you're right they did
It took them a little while
But the named me Orchid"

We said goodbye to a little one
Not so long ago today
She has new friends, but with them she waits
Until we will all meet again someday.


Goodbye, Orchid. We love you and will miss you and the other babies more than words can say.


Ben