a stately classic
who often surprises
with her sly insouciance
Portrait Of The Iris
Tag: bulb
Behold
each tiny bloom
declaration and celebration
of spring’s return
Late Bloom
dahlia’s delicacy
in counterpoint
to fall’s exuberance
Intensity
not to be outdone
by turning maples
the stoplight dahlia
Priscilla
being both
demure and extravagant
she beguiles
Culmination
an explosion of orange
sending curves into curls
and polka dots popping
Waterfall Iris
splashing color
over the garden
into the air
The Spider’s Muse
Charlotte always visited
the tulips for inspiration
before she began spinning.
Intensity
defiant of the cold
the tulip
passionate with color
The Sad Flower Made Happy
penitent’s rose
the heart’s bloom
when forgiven