Thin skins are pretty. But very irritating to the owner. Can't imagine having the short life above ground that a pretty tulip has. Well maybe. Spending all that time sucking up water and minerals all winter long under that cosy blanket of snow and dirt. Expending large amount of energy in the cold brisk spring to push up forceably to the surface and then suffer the searing light and cold temperatures. Then to be snatched by a five year old's grasp and die a painful and dry death. That's why we are so pretty for such a short time. Effort is rewarded.
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