Tucked away
In a sea of brown and gray
Just beyond the travelers smog
Lives a specimen of unadulterated beauty
Thriving in solidarity
Harmoniously lending guidance to the kingdom
A single organism
Promoting unity in the shadow of the mountain
Your supple, verdant wings spread wide
Ignoring your stagnant surroundings
Your crimson tiara reaching for the sun
Grasping for its love
The first sign of life as the woods wake up
Courageously flaunting in the forest
The beginning of a wonderful spring season
When we return, will you remain?
Following the rushing waters
Shaping our mountain terrain
We spot your purple and magenta hues
The same Wake Robin, but changed
Now storing up any warmth
One last chance to breathe in the heat
Hanging on as long as possible
Saving all of the bright energy
The days are getting shorter
Light will be harder to find
Soon the air will sting
The morning dew will become frost
It will be harder to push through
To remain steadfast
To stand out from the darkness
Once the heavy breeze settles in
The biting cold and snow will cover you
Keeping you safe and protected
As you hang your head and rest
You stay confident you will grow from this
Your efforts will not go unrecognized
The joy you bring will not be forgotten
Because when the light returns
You will rejoin us stronger than ever
And when we come back to visit you
To admire your new crown
We will write the world together
In our vibrant mountain town
