The slender bodies in green standing guard over me need to move aside for me to feel the sun on my face. I’m tired, but I am a fighter, it will be worth it. Last night rain fell, leaving drops behind on my outer self. That doesn’t matter, I need to keep on track, everyone around me is expecting me to show my true colours. It’s a lot of pressure, every year is the same. I know I’m up for it because I’m one of the hundreds of daylily plants in the garden that blooms only for a day.
The Day Lily is a glorious addition to the garden. You either love them or hate them as they will overtake any space they are allowed to. From tiny blooms to flowers the size of a small dinner plate, they wave in the breeze before disappearing to make room for the next bloom to spread its petals in the sun.
We have them growing along the fence. Every so often, an unsuspecting helper thinks they are some form of grass and sharpens their weed eater skills on them. The plants may not bloom that year, but their greenery keeps growing. A reminder that they will try again next year if they can’t force at least one bloom to show itself before the frost hits and winter snow blankets the ground.
We have them growing along the fence. Every so often, an unsuspecting helper thinks they are some form of grass and sharpens their weed eater skills on them. The plants may not bloom that year, but their greenery keeps growing. A reminder that they will try again next year if they can’t force at least one bloom to show itself before the frost hits and winter snow blankets the ground.
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July 11, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by the idea, “for a day.” It doesn’t need to be never-ending, like me forgetting to update a prompt. What is so special about the action, person, or object experienced for a day? Go where the prompt leads!
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