Poinsettia

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Deep red star flower, scarlet life blood atonement. We beseech your heal.

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 9/17/2021 5:08:00 PM

A beauty, Thomas. Three strong lines that hit the spiritual symbolism of a traditional Christmas flower in so many homes. Sincerest regards. Brian

Thomas Wells
Date: 9/17/2021 11:36:00 PM

I am very pleased that you liked it. For me, poinsettias and Christmas are inseparable. Thanks, Brian.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/30/2020 8:11:00 AM

Creative work. Enjoyed reading it today. Sara

Thomas Wells
Date: 12/31/2020 4:45:00 PM

Thanks, Sara! Have very happy new year!

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 12/19/2020 11:55:00 PM

Cool way to look at poinsettias!

Thomas Wells
Date: 12/20/2020 3:16:00 PM

Thanks, Jennifer!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/15/2020 12:55:00 PM

Thanks for this piece, Thomas. It reminded me of the poinsettia trees I saw in Tanzania...huge with abundant showy blossoms. My translator thought it insane that we paid so much for one single bloom. He was right!

Thomas Wells
Date: 12/15/2020 7:07:00 PM

Thank you. Yes, around here it is not difficult to find these for sale, especially this time of year. Of course, one can find them in a variety of colors. But they are most commonly red, which I think makes a symbolic connection to the blood of Christ.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/14/2020 10:12:00 AM

Hello Thomas Wells, this is a beautiful plant. I use to have one for Christmas. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/16/2020 10:43:00 AM

Hello Thomsas, I have the memory of this beautiful plant with my husband. We would put it into the closet to turn green. Merry Christmas to you my friend.

Thomas Wells
Date: 12/14/2020 6:48:00 PM

Hi Darlene, Yes I have fond memories of my mother arrange pots of poinsettias around the house during Christmas. Thank you for your comment!