Do not pick the flower

Do not pick the flower,  
let it fade and  
when the petals fall ,
fold in the book,  
soft tissues to capture  
the  waning essence,
memories, past bliss
once to delight when youth.
 
Then safe in dark recess  
let them sleep daylight hours
to wake with you through nights
once crowded with the flower.
Hold the pillow as once your love
perfume fading, surely as it will.