Joy and Nurture - the Michele Dahlia |
A tuber was planted way back in the Spring.
With water and warmth it slowly grew
until stalks and green leaves stood firm.
![Dahlia bud Dahlia bud](http://72507.inspyred.com/images/flower%20bud-1-2.jpg)
Weeks passed,
then more, and more,
before the long stalk
began to show
a rounded green bud.
![Petals begin to unfold Petals begin to unfold](http://72507.inspyred.com/images/Petals%20begin%20to%20unfold.jpg)
Two weeks again,
and petal after petal displays
its promise of loveliness.
![Dahlia opening fuller Dahlia opening fuller](http://72507.inspyred.com/images/Fuller%20opening.jpg)
Looking at the lovely flower
she remembers her delight
when as a child,
she saw her first dahlia -
a creation of Love and Light . .
![Dahlia, side view Dahlia, side view](http://72507.inspyred.com/images/Dahlia%2C%20side%20view.jpg)
A pictorial love letter
from
Mom