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May 01, 2012

Tulips



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!