Love Notes to Nature: Lily of the Valley
On the day of first sight, I pulled out my iNaturalist app and took a picture to document my discovery. Within a couple days, reviewers confirmed the plant as the Lily of the Valley. The name recalled feelings of warmth and nostalgia, as the plant reminded me of my late father. Memories that I often try to suppress. But this time, I let my memories of him run freely.
As I saw the Lily of the Valley unravel in view around me, it's hard to describe how I felt. When I first noticed the plant, it was barren of any flowers, but it boasted a type of foliage one could get lost in. The ground was carpeted in a dense green, and the leaves waved in the light breeze. It was early Spring. The Lily of the Valley was just short of blooming.
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