Found these ladies in the courtyard of Viva Mexico, of course. They were the only thing there that rivaled the beauty of the little girls in their finery.
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Inspired by Cee’s shot today, I’ll follow along.
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I didn’t even know I had a white hibiscus in my yard, but was greeted by this one as I left my house this morning Below is another view:
Found in the back garden of Viva Mexico, where we are holding our camp this week. Love its subtlety and it looks like a glowing red star with a block hole in the middle!
https://ceenphotography.com/2016/07/26/flower-of-the-day-july-26-2016-orchid-2/
Prettying up Main Street in Sheridan, Wyoming, were these flower baskets stuffed with petunias and asparagus ferns. No extra charge for blue skies, wispy clouds and a touch of Main.
Today, instead of posting a photo of a flower, I chose to write a poem about Cee’s flower of the day. If you haven’t seen it already, go have a look but then come back here to see the poem.
“Dahliance”
Your round perfection, minutely curled.
Your ruby lips in rows unfurled.
The dew you cup in early morn
shows the day has been reborn.
Your face, uplifted, requires no word.
To talk to flowers is absurd.
Instead, I choose a focus and
thus pick you, though you still stand
erect and safe as I depart.
I’ve caught you in my camera’s heart
to be released for all to share,
delivered to them through the air.
You join a virtual bouquet
that I’ve assembled day-by-day
just to give away for free
so whole worlds can admire thee.
