Waxed Amaryllis
An acquaintance left my son a gift
In a bag outside his door,
An amaryllis plant in wax
I’ve never seen before.
Instructions say to let it sit
In a well-lit room, but not
In sun that is direct; perhaps
It might get much too hot.
It needs no water, for the bulbs
Have nutrients within,
Plus all the moisture to ensure
That growth will soon begin.
In four to five weeks, stems will form,
Then one month later, buds,
Which will produce some lovely blooms
(Unless you’re stuck with duds).
A perfect gift for those of us
Whose thumbs are far from green.
With zero effort, you can add
Some beauty to your scene.
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