The box was on my doorstep. What could be inside? Even when I opened it and found A lovely painted planter, I Didn't know what it contained, for The bulb was hidden in the Soil, covered with spongy moss. The tag gave no clue. "Water it," the instructions said, "But not too much." I've tended to it, and Watched the plant shoot up at an Amazing speed, a green stalk Seventeen inches tall. And now the secret's out. The amaryllis is in full bloom in All its regal loveliness. The dull bulb turned beautiful Pictures new life to me, Jack Transformed from ashes to a Glorious creation I can't Possibly imagine. But mostly, it pictures the love of A niece who wanted to make Me smile and brighten my Corner on a gloomy, winter day. |