A trip to town
To restock the pantry shelves
They were observed and
She went on her way
Soon to return
An Orchid
It has 8 blooms and 10 buds
Has a new home
Her old friend of about a dozen years
Was transported to this cottage
A little over a year ago
Held lovingly in her arms
During the long drive
A struggle for a year
Did not make it
A touch of Spring
Has a new home
Sitting on the old chop block
This cold January morning
It makes me smile
14 comments:
Wonderful poem, a story of beginning and ending and our love of beauty, and as you most aptly said, "A New Friend.
Winter and Spring...side by side!
Thank you for sharing.
Dear WM - so good to feel good.
Like my normal self this early morning. Thank you so much for commenting. Have a good day in that land near the "water".
Glad your new friend brightens up the home and heart!
Do you remember when orchids were rare..so rare? And if someone brought you an orchid he had spent a lot of money and was probably very serious about you? Today we can buy one at Trader Joes, and most of us can't keep them alive. I love it when a plant becomes a treasured friend - to be nurtured and celebrated as it does what it was designed to do.
So sorry you lost your orchid. But I wish you much luck with the new one. I have never had luck with orchids. They do not die on me, but never grow and never bloom.
So glad you are feeling so much better:)
Your orchid looks absolutely stunning against that window. Just a perfect photo! I am loving your blog banner as well . The sturdiness of orchid leaves is an such a contrast to the delicate blooms. I hope to get to the store tomorrow and fill up the fridge. Have a great week-
Your orchid is so beautiful and I love the new header. Glad to see you are feeling better. I am sure the orchid helps with its beauty. I love my indoor plants, too. Hope you have a good week.
such a lovely new friend indeed:)
LM - oh yes I remember. Bought this at our local Kroger store for $9 - will put in larger pot after it finishes blooming. Should continue to bloom and open up for another 6 weeks :)
Beverly ( I dreamed about you last night - strange - you visited in a snowstorm :)
Tabor, Shannon, -terri, Judy and LauraX - thanks for stopping by.l
What a beautifuk orchid Wish I could have success with one
That is a stunningly beautiful orchid. I am not surprised that you took it home. With your green thumb it should survive.
Beautiful
Barbara, Darlene and Judy, thanks for visiting - have a great day.
Raining this early morning in Tennessee...
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