Lilies and You

Have you heard about Glacier Lilies? They say they are the ones who bloom first after winter.

Always under the snow where it's dark, cold, and pressed down by the weight of the world.

Nowhere to be seen, but they're there anyways.

When the sun finally stops hiding behind the clouds, they run along the mountain - painting the once snowy grove yellow.

They're pretty ordinary - that's why most hikers just walk past them. They'd rather look at the view atop the mountain instead.

However, if you kneel down and look closely, you'll see them.

This is the story about the ones we usually miss.

This is the story about Lydia; the girl who bloomed too late.

And the boy who knelt down to look anyway.