Legend Of The Daffodil
Lenten Lily

Little trumpet, golden hue,
Leaves upraised in praise unto ...
 
Christ, who died on Calvary's tree;
Sacrificed himself for me. 
 
Legends say that, throughout lent,
Whispers heavenward are sent ...
 
Of good deeds done, prayers, sacrifice,
Acts of kindness; all things nice.
 
Guardian angels, on hearing this,
Pluck golden stars and, with a kiss ...
 
Blow them down to earth below,
Where they bloom there in a row.
 
Little 'star shaped' trumpet flower
First appeared in sorrow's hour.
 
In Gethsemane they grew
To comfort Christ, our Savior, who ...
 
 Wept alone and prayed that night
As He faced His sorrowful plight.
 
A sign of hope and new birth,
Their tender blossoms kissed the earth.
 
With star shaped centers, leaves upraised,
Tis' Easter's symbol; nature's praise.
 
Daffodils, born during lent,
Are Lenten Lilies; heaven sent.
 
Their leaves upturned in praise unto
Christ, who gave Himself for you.

© 2007 by Dot McGinnis