Lessons from the Lupin Lady

Blue, purple, and white stems

Tall and narrow skyscrapers

Swaying in the sea breeze

And happily bloom as evidence

That the world is beautiful

Travel the seas and skies

Reach for the depths

And reach for the stars

Learn of nature, people, and cultures

Live the trials and tribulations

When you’re ready to come home

And know what home is

And what home is worth

Nurture a family your own

A legacy to live on after you

But that is not all you must do

You must make the world beautiful too

With words, art, or planted flowers

Like the Lupin Lady on the hill

Rest only when this third thing is done.