Freshly Watered

January 21, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Peach and raspberry –sorbet petals, softer thana setting sun’s blaze. (For Cee’s FOTD.)

Oh, Orchids!

January 17, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

More orchids from the botanical gardens in Corpus Christi. For Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge.

Inevitability

January 16, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Velvet is the rose,blood red petals testify –cohabiting thorns. (For Cee’s FOTD)

Wild and Delicate

January 15, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Colour does not fade into white here in Texas, as it does back home. Despite the relative cold, wildflowers still make an appearance, and the cycle of life continues to be represented, as demonstrated in this photo. (Submitted for Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge.)

Yellow with Buzz

January 14, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I am vibrancy –sunshine sweetened with nectar –help me spread the vibe. (For Cee’s Flower of the Day)

Luscious

December 29, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Unfurling petals –white bursting with purple flames –heart-stopping beauty. (For Cee’s Flower of the Day.)

Christmas Red, but…

December 25, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Coral bean pods burstexpose brilliance of red –not to be eaten. For Cee’s Flower of the Day

Royal Visit

December 24, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Unassuming mauveattracts royalty – delightscommon bystander. (For Cee’s FOTD.)

Little Red

December 22, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Even tiny bloomsaspire to splendour – assertpassionate colour. (For Cee’s Flower of the Day.)

Multi-coloured Floral

December 20, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Found this multi-coloured bloom in a butterfly garden. (For Cee’s FOTD)

Hit Pause

I thumb through social media, make lists, scan through photos, put the kettle on, check emails… …evade the moment… What am I afraid will happen if I just pause and be? Maybe I should I try it and see… (Image my own)

Now That I Matter

The times I waited –restless and ragingdeliberately put on holddismissed, degraded, ignored. Why did I put up with that?Was I so afraid I’d lose it all?So uncertain about a future? How the children came to meneed in their eyes, little armsbegging to be embraced,and I too blinded to reach outfixated on the anger, powerless,immersed myself […]