Gift of an Amaryllis
GIFT OF AN AMARYLLIS
Sneaky amaryllis
Or is she shy
Encased in her
Shell-like covering
Quiet, demure
Waiting for her
Majestic debut
Crack in the shell
Green stalk with
Folded top emerges
Shoots upwards
Huge petals unfold
Their pungent scent
Competes with their
Massive beauty
For attention
Such a grand entrance
Such showing off
Craving attention after
Long months tucked
In dark solitude
Behold my striking
Pink and white flowers
Inhale my presence
I have arrived to awe
You with my beauty
To stand in front of you
Tall and stately
To show you what
Nature can do
Esta Grossman 12/15/22