What’s the story of the smashed flower on the sidewalk

Was it?

Blown off by the wind, or

thrown away in anguish

 

What’s the story of the smashed flower on the sidewalk

Was it part of a wreath?

Adorning a maiden’s hair and adding to her beauty, or

Providing solace to a devotee being offered to a deity

 

What’s the story of the smashed flower on the sidewalk

Did it?

Make two hearts meet and lead to a happily ever after, or

Break a heart and lead to a forever unrequited love

 

What’s the story of the smashed flower on the sidewalk

Did it land here?

As a result of the changing seasons through nature’s course, or

As a victim of manmade changes through unnatural cause

 

What’s the story of the smashed flower on the sidewalk

Can we?

Ever know the full truth, or

We’ll have to satisfy our curiosities through our assumptions