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- the Orchid -

In my window there are two beautiful orchids They do best in east facing window with morning sun sheltered for the hottest sun of the day There are many myths about the Orchid One of those is the shape of the tubers It is said that the name orchid comes from the Greek 'testicle' Seed pods containing several millions microscopic seeds How awesome ......... The first orchid farmers were Chinese Already for a few thousand years ago, the Orchid used for decoration Some would say that the Orchid is a plant parasitism - it's just a myth The plant can live for example on the trees but not of the trees One day if you go past my window - see how beautiful my Orchids are 07.03.2014 A-L Andresen :)

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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 10/26/2014 7:51:00 AM

"orchis" is the Greek for testicles. Fool's bollocks is another type of orchid and bollocks mean the same thing. Very odd but interesting too.The study of the origin of words is so intriguing. In ancient Greece, orchids were associated with virility. In fact, Greek women believed that if the father of their unborn child ate large, new orchid tubers, the baby would be a boy. If the mother ate small orchid tubers, she would give birth to a girl. Figure out why. BUT ORCHIDS ARE ORCHIDS. LOVErajat

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/26/2014 8:40:00 AM

- Yes, I have read this before ..... weird :)) - Thanks for your visit and comments,Rajat - Have a great Sunday - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

V P Mahur

Date: 4/13/2014 9:50:00 AM

Dear Anne, Love and sweet poem this one. I liked it reading and enjoyedits feel. Thanks for your loving comments .

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/13/2014 11:36:00 AM

- Thanks for your visit and comments, V P. - Have a great day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 3/18/2014 6:51:00 PM

I love flowers and in the fall I get depressed when I have to pull them out before winter sets in. I had an orchid growing for a number of years and it would bloom often. Nicely done on this poem . love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/19/2014 2:54:00 AM

- Thanks for the nice visit to my window, Phyllis - Much appreciated your visit - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun

Date: 3/17/2014 3:17:00 AM

I'm a lover of flowers my very dear friend Anne Lise & I love your very sweet & beautiful poem about an orchid. I've also 2 pots of orchids in my mezzanine here but they need more of my time to grow robustly. As I read your awesome poem, I can vividly imagine how beautiful the orchids in your window with the beautiful owner who lovingly & sweetly takes care of them. TYSM also for sharing important information about this flower. TTTYSM & happy wkend! love lots & hugs, Leo

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/17/2014 3:22:00 AM

- When I was visited your country, Leonora - The Orchids were seeing everywhere .... beautiful!! - Thanks for the nice visit to my window - Much appreciated your visit - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Peter Dome

Date: 3/13/2014 5:55:00 PM

Wow I love Orchids. thank you so much, I love to learn new things. fascinating. Great write much enjoyed take care. Peter Dome.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/14/2014 3:58:00 AM

- Thanks for the nice visit to my window, Peter - Much appreciated your visit - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Monterey Sirak

Date: 3/11/2014 6:50:00 AM

Your words do justice to a beautiful flower. You painted such a wonderful picture that I feel as if I wandered past your window already.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/11/2014 6:55:00 AM

.... you are welcome. Monterey - Coffee or tea? :) - Thanks for your visit and comments. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Donna Jones

Date: 3/9/2014 11:03:00 PM

I can just see them there..and smile at the joy they bring...lovely Anne Lise...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/10/2014 4:18:00 AM

- Thanks for the nice visit to my window, Donna - Much appreciated your visit - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Michael Wegman

Date: 3/9/2014 7:09:00 AM

Wow! I have a newfound appreciation for this most beautiful and fragrant of flowering wonders. THANK YOU...how beautiful!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/9/2014 12:10:00 PM

- Thanks for the nice visit to my window, Michael - Much appreciated your visit - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Linda Jackson

Date: 3/8/2014 2:11:00 PM

I like the imagery. I also like the description of the orchid. Best wishes Linda x

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/8/2014 3:02:00 PM

- Thanks for your visit and comments,Linda. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath

Date: 3/8/2014 11:47:00 AM

Really nice about orchids. A beautiful information with beautiful words penned well. Loved always, my lovely friend, bl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/8/2014 12:08:00 PM

- Thanks for your visit and comments, Bl. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

David Williams

Date: 3/8/2014 11:16:00 AM

Anne Lise ...I just love this 'poem' I can see them now...we have some very rare orchids growing where we are..beautiful...have a lovely weekend say hello to Arild....David

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/8/2014 12:09:00 PM

- Thanks for your visit and comments, David. - Have a great weekend. - Arild say hello back :)) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/8/2014 5:59:00 AM

Here it is my dear Anne Lise: Orchis (testicle), in Greek mythology, was the son of a nymph and a satyr. During a celebratory feast for Bacchus, Orchis committed the sacrilege of attempting to rape a priestess, resulting in his being torn apart by wild beasts, then metamorphosing into a slender plant with the beautiful flowers we know today!. HAPPY WOMAN'S DAY!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/8/2014 6:12:00 AM

Wow .... I have not heard that story / myth before - Interesting ... thanks, Demetrios - always learning something new. - Thanks for your visit and comments. - Have a great weekend (woman`s day) . - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Russell Sivey

Date: 3/8/2014 12:05:00 AM

If I'm ever in Norway (Like my parents went to about 25 years ago) I'd love to see your Orchids! They are one of the most beautiful flowers in the world! Up there with the rose, and the iris! These three flowers are my favorites! I've always seen the Asian Orchids, I have seen others too! Your poem brought up the subject beautifully to tickle my mind for the Spring to come! I really enjoyed reading your amazing poem and insightful information here this evening! What a pretty piece! Great Work!!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/8/2014 6:07:00 AM

- I agree with your flower choices, Russell. Beautiful all - each in their own way. - Thanks for your visit and comments. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May

Date: 3/7/2014 9:59:00 PM

A beautiful poem about a beautiful flower Anne ... I enjoyed the read.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/8/2014 6:03:00 AM

- Thanks for your visit and comments, Joseph. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 3/7/2014 6:23:00 PM

thanks for the history of this most beautiful flower, alas..I can grow most flowers but the orchid has been a mystery to me..I've tried every kind of sun, low high medium, sprayed with water, water drops, watered very little, watered some, they last about a month..help me ...what am I doing wrong..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/8/2014 5:59:00 AM

- Some believe that Orchid should have only a few drops of water a week ..... give it love and water :) - Thanks for your visit and comments, Frederic. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/7/2014 6:23:00 PM

coincidentally, i just went to an orchid show at the local botanical gardens so your poem was perfect for me to read right now! thank you...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/8/2014 6:02:00 AM

- An orchid show - beautifully I believe. - Thanks for your visit and comments, Ilene. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Tiaua M Ioane

Date: 3/7/2014 5:59:00 PM

Very informative piece dear Anne, we have so many species of orchid here, now I will think twice when I look at them-'million micro..seeds' no wonder it was called 'testicles'!!. Loved it. Tiaua.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/8/2014 5:56:00 AM

- Thanks for your visit and comments, Tiaua - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith

Date: 3/7/2014 3:49:00 PM

They are quite beautiful ... www.flickr.com/photos/mrssnowman/4764824968

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/7/2014 3:57:00 PM

- Thank you, Tim - yes, really beautiful - hard to pick one favorite :)

Tim Smith

Date: 3/7/2014 3:05:00 PM

I am designing a new garden when the weather breaks, I wonder if Orchids would thrive here in Chicago...A lovely write.....Tim

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/7/2014 3:44:00 PM

- It grows wild orchids in Norway ..... (I read once --- but can not remember where in Norway) - // A-L

Jan Allison
Date: 3/7/2014 3:38:00 PM

I've recently written about 'my guilty secret' Tim do pop buy and see :-) Also you may wish to google - American orchid society this may your answer question. Jan xxxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/7/2014 3:27:00 PM

- I do not know the climate in Chicago, Tim ..... but, worth trying out .. :) - Thanks for your visit and comments - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/7/2014 2:35:00 PM

Oh Anne Lise - please see my poem 'my guilty secret' seems we share an interest in these beautiful blooms but mine is more an obsession :-) Beautiful write as ever Jan xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/7/2014 3:44:00 PM

- It grows wild orchids in Norway ..... (I read once --- but can not remember where in Norway) - // A-L

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/7/2014 3:29:00 PM

- Of course I will read your poem........ coming .....- Thanks for your visit and comments - Have a great weekend, Jan. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/7/2014 1:37:00 PM

the beauty of an orchid is its pure essence, elegant and blooming in your garden, anne.. what a splendid write for friday's delight.. huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/7/2014 1:45:00 PM

- It's too cold to grow orchids in the garden in Norway, Nette - (In my window :) - Thanks for your visit and comments - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)