Oh look at the lily

Oh look at the lily 

Oh look at the lily 
calla, curled like a hand, cupping,
backwards somehow, a C
the curve of a D
or meerkats on tiptoe, perky, en garde 
or from another angle the swish of a ballgown
evening elegance
purple these and, viewed from above 
a champagne flute, finger deep 
as bubbles burst 
oh look at the lily
calla, cool creature
proud of her loveliness 

June 28th 2020 Hounoux