Eclectic Wonders In Seasonal Flowers --- a Collab

Words in italic by Angeline Lim
Words in regular font by Timothy Hicks



Hydrangea blues
blooming in seven colors
versatile at heart
 
Storm clouds in a tantrum and yet
the rainbow
 
Gently wipes away a facade
reveals a layer
hidden within
 
Pretty just like yesterday
red-hot pokers
 
Playing fireworks 
on lovers' palates 
scintillating senses
 
The shared spaghetti noodle
growing shorter
 
Sunlight fading
into a sweet dream
aromatic  Osmanthus
 
'tween the slits of enclosed fingers
flashes of a firefly
 
Smolders of passion
unfolding within
Chrysanthemum  mysteries
 
Instead of the bee
her tender touch
 
Frozen fixture
all the yellow once in the field
now in the moon
 
Aesthetic display
of a crystallized Rose quartz
 
The snowy hills
at this time a strange warmth
morning blush
 
Purplish Crocuses
pop their cheerful heads up kisses blown
 
Thinking himself
to be King Arthur
startled butterflies
 
Surprised Tulips
opening lips with an exclamation
 
August heat!
there goes the evidence
of the snail
 
Spiraling down a Corkscrew vine
into a time portal



P.S. Haven't been on lately ... hope all is well with everyone :)
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Marcum Wong Avatar
October 4, 2016 at 10:30 PM
Shades of dark and light in this wonderful collaboration. Congratulations to the both of you on the wonderful piece! 7 ; )
Breidenthal Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 3:20 PM
Your two styles complement each other beautifully. Well done to both of you. Ooh, first stanza there is so so lovely...I also like your lines on the 11th stanza...I can picture that so well. Immensely beautiful! Always, Laura
Lamoureux Avatar
September 4, 2016 at 9:23 AM
Yes all is well Timothy. Thanks for the visit. I enjoyed this Colaboration. Well done!
Allison Avatar
August 31, 2016 at 2:54 PM
what lovely imagery Timothy and Angeline its a joy to drop by and read this today:-) hugs Jan xx
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 10:49 PM
Thanks Jan!
Salehi Avatar
August 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Very nice Tim.
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 10:45 PM
Thanks Pashang!
Smith Avatar
August 15, 2016 at 1:24 PM
Happy Birthday Timothy : ))))
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 10:44 PM
Thanks Tim! Sorry for the late response ... Appreciate you stopping by to wish me a happy birthday!
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August 15, 2016 at 10:20 AM
On another note... Stopping by to wish you a Happy Birthday, hope you enjoy your day. Hugs and more hugs.... Linda
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 10:44 PM
Awww thanks for the birthday wish, PD!
A   Avatar
August 15, 2016 at 10:20 AM
Happy Birthday
A   Avatar
August 15, 2016 at 10:19 AM
Timothy, a wonderful collaboration. :) you are right, the heat is taking its time to turn over a new season... hugs...Linda
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 10:43 PM
Thanks PD! Looking forward to Autumn for sure :)
Inman Avatar
August 13, 2016 at 7:42 AM
Interesting play on each others words. A complete contrast yet flows well. Well done to both of you.
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 10:43 PM
Thanks James!
Callus Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 2:12 AM
A truly enjoyable Rengay, Angeline and Timothy. Two contrasting minds at play! Good to see you back Tim! Regards // paul
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 10:33 PM
I hope I can stop by more often ... that's for sure! Thanks for your thoughtful comments as always Paul!
Lehman Avatar
August 6, 2016 at 10:24 AM
I love collaborative poems! You have some wonderful imagery here. Great work!
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 10:13 PM
Thanks Christine!
Delaney Avatar
August 3, 2016 at 6:50 AM
A wonderful contrast of feminine and masculine in harmony. Have missed hearing from you but know you are busy. Keep the ink flowing . You always inspire. Sunflower wishes, SuZ
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 10:09 PM
Thank you very much Suz! It didn't occur to me about the masculine/ feminine contrast, but reading it again I can see what you mean!
Haikutwinkle Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 11:29 AM
Thank you Timothy for showing me this Renga style. It was really a joy to write. I learn so much about flower names.
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 9:59 PM
'Twas a pleasure writing with you Angeline!
Dietrich Avatar
August 1, 2016 at 4:05 PM
Fantastic imagery. I love what you two did. Soupmail.
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 9:55 PM
Thanks Andrea!
Chircop Avatar
August 1, 2016 at 3:18 PM
Fantastic Imagery..So many amazing lines.Well done you two..My fave.Lines are 'The shared spagetti noodles growing shorter'.I can see two lips getting closer, and the first three lines 'Hydrangea blues...etc', awesome.
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 9:55 PM
Thanks Charmaine! This collaboration took a bit of time, but it was well worth it in the end :)
Smith Avatar
August 1, 2016 at 12:26 PM
I absolutely love this write Angeline and Timothy...I read it a few times to grasp all the subtle nuances and meaning...a fav
Hicks Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 9:45 PM
Thanks Tim! And of course, I appreciate the fave! :D
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