YOU ARE TENDER

You are as tender
as the clasp of the petals
that hold a small rose bud closed.
As subtle as the dew drops
that add to its beauty in the morn.
As gentle as the sunlight
that streams into the undisturbed world,
To lighten things
for our eyes to see.

Copyright ©2009 Ashi Shadow -3/15/09

Meter is hard to get right at the end.
Had considered more than one thing for the bud line. "red rose's bud". Also considered "red bud" and originally was just "bud" Also considered "To lighten it for our eyes to see" "our own eyes to see"
"Illuminate" and "the bulb" instead of "it" or "things"