Tulips
by Linda Hogeland
The tulip has great strength as it pokes up from
the sod
The strong green leaf surrounds the bud and acts
as a façade
Then as the leaves spread open and the colored
heads appear
The beauty of God’s planning often cause my eyes to
tear
The jagged edge is lacy as it gently opens wide
And as it does, you will be blessed by the beauty
found inside
The stamen stands so proudly in the center as on
cue
And the colors vary greatly in the star shaped
colored hue
Their splendor is a statement, yet in a simple way
They give a casual beauty to a lovely new spring
day
I clip each color gently as I picture my display
I gather quite a bounty and they form a big bouquet
They grace my table sweetly as they stand so
straight and tall
And then with time they curtsey and they take a
humble fall
It’s like their bowing over to give their quiet
nod
To their talented creator, to the Great Almighty
God
Each time I see a tulip, my heart is drawn to Him
So I think I’ll plant more tulips… and let the
praise begin!