Calla Lilly

The magnificent beauty
Unique in its appearance 
Used since the days of Rome
Marked in the passage of winter solstices   
Treasured and cherished 
Lover of water, pure and elegant
Fragrant and bliss 
With a tear drop center 
Once gracing the royal gardens of Paris
Cut and resting in glass, posing on tables 
Clinched together in the arms of a bride 
With lace and white ribbons a showstopper 
One can’t deny 
In a rainbow of colors made for the eye
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Chircop Avatar
August 16, 2009 at 11:43 PM
awesome--charma
Brown Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 9:21 AM
I missed some of the excellent poetry written and posted here yesterday Laura. I am enjoying reading them this morning. Thank you for sharing yours. good luck in the contest Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 12:49 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Laura.Rgds Brian
Freeman Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 4:19 PM
I don't know the flower, I am convinced it is beautiful from your verses tho. Sincerely Moses
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August 14, 2009 at 2:47 PM
So true. They are such beautiful flowers. Nice use of imagery. Keep on writing! Karen
Devonshire Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Incredible the way you wove the historical value of the calla lilly into this great poem, Laura! Such elegant images! What a treat for the readers! Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 1:12 PM
The calla lily is as elegant as this lovely poem! Beautiful, Laura! ~ Carrie
Kendrick Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 1:04 PM
Beautiful writing describing a beautiful flower. Keep writing. Sara
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