This poem was inspired by the NaPoWriMo prompt to muse on a flower's name and its meanings.
Tiger Lily
By Candace Shultz
Oh, tiger lily!
The passion that flows
through your petals
entices the heart to love!
Your subtle scent sweetens
the air around you.
Is it no wonder a man dares
to pluck you from the earth
to give you to his heart's desire?
Your strength becomes
the endurance of their love,
thriving in this harsh world.
You bring good fortune
to all who know you,
imbuing them with
your fiery soul.
Candace, this is beautiful. I love the warmth and energy in it, and that closing image of the tiger lily’s “fiery soul” is especially striking. You know, sometimes the poem knows better than the prompt. Greatly penned!
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