Sea Squills Bloom by the Roadside: A Story of Change and Renewal
- Ofra Morashty
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Sea Squills by the Roadside
Every season has its quiet storytellers. For me, this month, the story begins every morning on my way to work. As the highway unfolds, and the landscape seems tired from the dry, sun-scorched summer, something catches my eye: clusters of tall, white sea squills rising proudly among the golden-brown grasses.
They appear like small lighthouses scattered in the fields, glowing softly against the backdrop of dryness. Some stand alone, others grow in groups, creating tiny patches of brightness where you least expect them. Each day, as I pass, I notice how these blooms reshape the landscape—turning what feels barren into something quietly alive.
One particular spot stays with me. Along Road 1, almost pressed against the railway tracks, there is a group of sea squills. Despite the rush of cars and trains, they bloom undisturbed—tall, white, and unshaken. Their presence feels symbolic: nature holding its ground even where life speeds by.
Sea squills are known to bloom right at the turning point of seasons. They rise in late summer, when the air is still heavy with heat, yet whispers of autumn are just beginning to stir. They are like nature’s calendar, marking time without numbers, simply with blossoms.
For me, they are more than flowers. They remind me of resilience—the ability to stand tall even in harsh surroundings. They remind me of beginnings, too, because their appearance signals that change is near. And they remind me of balance: how even in a landscape of dryness, beauty insists on being present.
As a nature photographer, I find myself drawn to them again and again. Their upright stems and delicate white petals are a contrast worth capturing. But even without the camera, I hold their image in my mind, carried with me into the rhythm of daily life.
Sometimes, when I stop to think, I realize that these sea squills mirror our own human stories. In the busiest seasons, when everything feels overwhelming, there is always a small reminder of renewal waiting for us if we only look closer.
So next time you drive past a patch of roadside blooms, pause—even if only in thought. You might just discover that these flowers, blooming quietly beside us, are telling us something important: change is natural, beauty survives, and resilience is part of who we are.
You can read about sea squills here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drimia_maritima
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