avatarKris Bedenian

Summary

The author expresses admiration for the beauty of their Amaryllis, drawing parallels between its blooming and the holiday season, and reflects on the lessons of patience and natural elegance.

Abstract

The article titled "My Amaryllis" is a reflective piece where the author wakes up to the blossoming Amaryllis and is filled with awe. The author quotes Ralph Waldo Emerson to emphasize the virtue of patience, akin to the pace of nature. The Amaryllis, not yet fully bloomed, is compared to the anticipation of Christmas Day, with its transient beauty touching the author's heart and promising to be a cherished memory. The author ponders on the idea of embracing the Amaryllis's qualities by letting one's beauty evolve naturally, without demanding attention, and suggests that every day could be celebrated like a holiday. The piece concludes with a call to embrace the Amaryllis's effortless beauty and attention-catching presence.

Opinions

  • The author is deeply moved by the Amaryllis's beauty, which is seen as a natural wonder akin to the beauty of Christmas.
  • The Amaryllis serves as a reminder of the importance of patience and the beauty of natural progression.
  • Despite its short blooming period, the Amaryllis has a lasting impact, symbolizing the idea that beauty can leave a long-lasting impression.
  • The author suggests that we should aspire to be more like the Amaryllis, allowing our beauty to unfold without excessive demands, and captivate others by simply being ourselves.
  • There is an emphasis on the idea that the joy and beauty of the holiday season should be embraced every day, not just on special occasions.

My Amaryllis

I’m in awe of you

Photo by author

“Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

I woke this morning to your amazing beauty. You’re still not in full bloom just like this holiday season.

The anticipation of your arrival compares to the beauty of Christmas Day.

Although your bloom will be short-lived, it touches my heart, and I will remember you throughout my continued Christmas’ to come.

Christmas comes but once a year, but its beauty can last the rest of this year and even into the next.

As I prepare for Christmas, I reflect on your beauty.

You haven’t asked or required much from me but you surely caught my attention daily.

I’m forever in awe of you, my beautiful Amaryllis.

How can we become more like an Amaryllis? Letting our beauty just evolve. Not asking for too much but allowing our beauty to catch the eyes of others — just for simply being?

Let every day be a holiday!

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