Is there another flower more 

accessible to the essence of Spring 

than a tulip? Not just one, but a 

simple bunch. 

  Buds at first, potential and yet

unknown magnificence still a 

mystery held tightly within. Surely, 

with time and sunshine, we will 

see all they can be.

  By no means aimless anticipation,

purposeful hope will arrive. Wait.  

Singularly, a tulip harbors affirmation 

revealed in short order. 

  Yes, other spring flowers – daffodils 

or lilies – make an impression, but 

you will not get the expression of 

this season as you do when a tulip 

is involved. 

  Tulips evolve into all we believe. 

Wait. You will see.

© 2026 j.g. lewis

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