L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Daylilies

Bright orange daylilies reach for the sky
Standing at least six or seven feet tall,
Brightening the corner next to the wall
With commanding presence, not at all shy.

After the blooms fall, we cut them back
Knowing they’ll return by the next summer
Profusely invading but never a bummer,
They bring vibrant color taking us aback.

From mid-July through the long dog-days,
The daylilies waft with the gentle breezes
Some are blooming until the first freezes
Along the roadsides, too, the color sways.

Rich in sweet nectar inviting the butterflies
Daylilies are a staple for the monarchs, too,
In reds and yellows, and a red-orange hue,
Raising their glorious trumpets to the skies. 

Written July 19, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger July 22, 2022 at 9:32 PM I love these maybe the best! I can see them, and they inspire me toward beauty. L Milton Hankins July 23, 2022 at 9:10 AM I'm glad you like them, Caren. I do, too, even if my father, for some unknown reasons, despised them.

Michael Tor July 19, 2022 at 2:36 PM Lovely images you put in our minds, as you share the beauty and season of beautiful Daylilies, that we both appreciate and marvel at. Thanks for sharing and your writing effort my friend... L Milton Hankins July 19, 2022 at 5:10 PM I do like them. Thank you very much. My neighbor's are standing at least five-six feet tall in front of his house and in full bloom right now. Gorgeous.