(The "stargazer" lily is named so because the flowers do not face down like those of other varieties of the lily, but instead, look up to the "stars".)
She bides her time with fortitude
Through the winter months of snow
Come spring and the warm rays of sun
She puts out green shoots to grow
She stands tall on her tender stalk
And even though her feet are tied
She looks up with hope to the stars
With the joy of the heavens in her eyes
Her delicate petals of crimson pink
Embrace the world with such gaiety
That brooks no fear of being hurt
By the sharp edge of nature's cruelty
Her subtle fragrance and heady charm
Linger around, do not waft too far
But those that come sit by her side
Are forever held in her thrall
Someday, she gently quivers and falls
For she knows when her time is spent
And as lightly as she walked in life
So she glides to its peaceful end
As I see this beautiful life
Of silent strength and elegant grace
I cannot believe She that made her
Also sculpted our human race
