The Tulip

Out of a bulb comes a magical flower

In vibrant and beautiful multi colours

It has its own turban too 

In contests often crowned king 

When the Tulip reveals - it's beauty from within 

Contrasts like a rainbow

Bright and true

Admiration in shades of violet and blue

Reds and yellows a symbol of love

Gifts from hearts burned by passion

The centre of the flower - mirroring this fashion

A sign of abundance and paradise 

With scents of honey and spice

Loved by Turkish dignitaries 

Who planted many varieties 

Originally from the courts of the Otteman regime and now cultivated worldwide 

For Turkey - a symbol of wealth and pride

This delightful flower growing free

Standing proud and tall

Born to stand out and rise above it all

A real globe trotter planted in orderly lines

Too lovely to ignore 

Blooms without any thorns

A joy to behold

Harvested in the Netherlands and others far and wide

Lovingly nurtured -growing side by side

For some it signifies the fleeting of time with delicate petals that drop

Cherishing every precious moment that each ones got

Delightful treasures to see - growing wild and free

A real vision for your eyes

The ultimate palette for an artisan to prize xx

Written by Melanie Moses