A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing

A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing

by Billy Strayhorn

A flower is a lovesome thing.

A luscious living lovesome thing.

A daffodil, a rose, no matter where it grows is such a lovely lovesome thing.

A flower is the heart of spring that makes the rolling hills sad sing.

The gentle winds that blow, blow gently for they know a flower is a lovesome thing.

Playing in the breeze.

Swaying with the trees.

In the silent night or in the morning light.

Such a miracle...

Azaleas drinking pale moonbeams.

Gardenias jumping through daydreams.

Wherever it may grow no matter where you go,

A flower is a lovesome thing...