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
Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022
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