A feather and 5 petals

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There once was a flower who for some reason couldn't grow any petals. The young seedling waited everyday of spring for something to sprout but he never blossomed. He became depressed as months went by & nothing happened.

"He's a late bloomer" his parents would say but he knew that they were ashamed too. Other's just thought that he wasn't capable.

He started to wilt when a singular yellow bird noticed. "What's wrong?" she asked. The 'flower' didn't respond, just shakily motioned to his pistil with his faded green leaf of a hand.

Spring was slipping away and winter was on her tail, the yellow bird had to migrate but made a promise to the weak flower. "Every time I come back again in spring, I will bring a petal for you."

The canary flew away....

5 years later he sported a head of enchanting exotic petals from all around the world. Just one spot was missing.

"I am in debt to you, I am & will forever be thankful! How can I repay you?" He beamed with joy & wore bright, healthy clothes of green.

The canary smiled and chuckled as she shook her head, "take care of yourself will ya?"

The new envy of the meadow nodded and took off into the sky. When she left he noticed something a foot away.

A shimmering yellow feather.

My last petal

He reached out for it and clutched it in one of his vines, holding it dearly, as it was a reminder of his wonderful friend.

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