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Day Lily

As richly arrayed as Solomon,
each blossom opens
in response
to the light of the sun.

Each lily pours forth its glory,
celebrating
for the whole of its life:
one day, one story.  

NatureSpiderWeb ConnectionsApril 9, 2016
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