I mean, a Bright Orange Day Lily
One that encapsulates all shades of Orange
Looking like an electronic charge,
Bounding forward
You arose from a green cocoon,
Surround by darker green leaves
Your smell is an aphrodisiac, and draws me in
Taking my breath away,
I stop and stare at your outward beauty
Bees around and abound being drawn to you,
And your magnetic charm
Mother Nature’s calling card,
Is doing business in my back yard
I am awe struck; want to bring you in,
But can’t end your life
Leaving you to garnish my yard,
I will settle on being a peeping tom
Till you dry up,
Then blow away,
In the warm summer winds!
D Everett Newell 6/17/2011