Calla lily
The lift of your green stem
into elegant white blossom
feels like a miracle to my eyes.
The smooth funnel of you,
cradles the central yellow spike
where you cluster your tiny true flowers.
Your rising petal-like arrow
points my heart to pure beauty.
Calla lily, you take my breath.
Zanta, zanta, zantadeschia!
I want to be like you, a solitary bloom
giving everything away.
©Susa Silvermarie 2026
image by debannja
Cala lilies were a favorite of my mom! This piece speaks to me. Thank you, Susa, for sharing!