Individual

Tonight I am struck by the individual
The individual
Composed of so many facets
A lone flower in a field of flowers,
Petals arrayed with what appears only slight difference

And yet each is a unique combination
Family, personality, tendencies, thoughts
Smile, aura, complexion, experience, dreams

The individual: unintentionally and irrevocably distinct
Original despite attempts to assimilate, to join the status quo
An integral part of what is and what has been and what will be

The individual,
Meant to thrive,
To thrive in the context of the collective
Meant to be appreciated
To be appreciated in the midst of a story that we call Time
Meant to know
The Author of Time.

He made you so beautiful, individual.