...वो अमलतास का इक पेड़, ज़रा दूर, अकेला-सा खड़ा था, शाखें पंखों की तरह खोले हुए, एक परिन्दे की तरह...(गुलज़ार)
The humor in how a bougainvillea plant tricks us with the colorful leaves, hidden tiny flowers, and the unnoticeable yet painful thorns.
Watching flowers bloom and slowly wilt away gives the humble idea about life, no matter how colorful, no matter how strong the foundation, it will all pass one day.