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Crazy Tall

Hollyhocks blossom in shades white to black,
And a myriad of dramatic colors in between,
With a colossal height other beauties lack,
Long drowsy days charm all my garden green!

Cannas bloom in red, orange, yellow or pink,
And the loftiest ones can reach twelve feet,
Spreading joy for miles like sunset's blink,
Among lilies there waits a blissful retreat!

Delphiniums can grow as tall as seven feet,
So admired by flitting rose red butterflies,
Advancing skyward like cobalt blue parakeets,
When deep-colored summer is just on the rise.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Rodrigues Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 2:29 PM
Crazy tall ~ crazy beautiful, dear poet!
Buehler Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Thank you, Kim. I'm so glad you like it! :D
Y. Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 3:56 PM
WoW! Evelyn, You described Hollyhocks very. The colors you used in your description were just stunning. It was like I was viewing a beautiful painting. Like always, I enjoyed the view. Well done:-) Alexis
Buehler Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 4:08 PM
Thank you very much for your appreciative words, Alexis. I'm so glad you found this poem appealing. Have a lovely evening, my friend. :) Evelyn
Alex Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 11:54 AM
Beautiful description of Hollyhocks, Cannas, lilies and Delphiniums. Happy to hear from you after a long time. Keep writing. Your poems are great.
Buehler Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 3:55 PM
How nice of you to say so, Christuraj. I will never stop writing. Thank you for the inspiring comment. I love your poems, too.
Babbit Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 8:23 AM
Wonderful descriptions, i close my eyes and see them all. Well poemed.
Buehler Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 8:52 AM
How very nice! Thank you. :)
Buhagiar Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 10:52 PM
I have seen tall flowers, all majestic, but yours top the list. The Delphinus wud grow taller than I. Lovely poem.
Buehler Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 8:58 AM
Thank you for creating a bright spot in my morning, with your happy thoughts. Have a great week. :)
Hankins Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 7:32 PM
You have such a lovely way of writing about flowers, Evelyn. It's clear you love them very much. Thanks for this summer bouquet!
Buehler Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 8:28 PM
You are most welcome, Milton. Thank you for the warm, sunny thoughts. Blessings, Evelyn:)
Wolf Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 6:36 PM
Quite a 'heightened' sense of color there, Evelyn. Picturesque! ~ 3.5 Meter Man
Buehler Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 8:33 PM
Thank you so much, Gershon. I would hate to be 'short' on imagination. Hope the weather's nice up there.
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