I am but a Tulip

I am but a tulip

Beautiful

But my life

Is short lived

Many cannot stand my presence
My days are spent

Sitting

Lonely

My colors are bright

I did not choose them though

They are but a mask

I am used

And neglected

Picked and thrown away

I

Am

 But

   A

    T u l i p.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

I wrote this in under five minutes... it's bound to be dreadful...