The Tulip

Tulips are my favorite flower

I never knew quite why

Till I thought of their creator 

and with realization almost cried.

Tulips are my favorite flower

not just any type

but the brightly colored yellow hues

Shining like the sun

Reminding me of gods

Great gift of life and his

Only begotten son.

Surrounded in soft greens

Of comfort and blankets of

Silken leaves, to open with

Tender care so we may peak

At a glimpse of its great beauty

And realize he’s always there.

The tulip has great strength

Protected by the sod

Till clipped, bowed and presented

To someone deserving of such abundant beauty

Only to wither away once cut.

The beauty of a Tulip cannot last

The Tulip had to die

So we may discover the treasure

Once offered deep inside.

The tulip will last forever

Always in my heart

For the tulip was created by our father

A gift of everlasting life

And that’s why

The Tulip is my favorite flower

For it all began with god

Who gave me this precious gift

To share with everyone.