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Gladiola


(G)racefully tall
(L)uring blooms
(A)ttractive colors
(D)ance in the breeze
(I)nspiring growth
(O)vercoming adversity
(L)avishing flower
(A)n abundance of beauty


Heidi Sands

8/23/25
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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De Beaulieu Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Hello heidi, I can just picture the flower in my thoughts. to me a beautiful flower. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hello Heidi, you are very welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/
Sands Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Thank you for your visit and comment Darlene. Hugs :)
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Heidi, your floral acrostic sings with delight! I love gladiolas and your lovely lines fill my mind with memories of my own garden hosting them long ago! I hope you've been well and Happy Monday xxoo
Sands Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Hi Mike. Great to see you. Thank you for the kind comment. I am glad it brought nice memories back. I hope you are well too. Happy Monday ! :)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
captivating imagery. Well crafter Acrostic...wishing you a pleasant week ahead, hugs, Sara
Sands Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Thank you very much Sara. I hope you have a nice week too :)
Suri Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Love this! It describes nature perfectly, and gives such clear imagery.
Sands Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Thank you Reya . I appreciate your kind feedback. I am happy you loved it. :)
Callus Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
This is a lovely take on this flower Acrostic, Heidi! It's not often that I come across poems dedicated to gladiolas. ~ Best regards / paul
Sands Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Nice to see you Paul . Thank you :)
Buhagiar Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Love your acrostic. It is a lovely flower.
Sands Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Thank you very much Victor :)
Sheehan Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Great acrostic. Very creative. Nice imagery. Enjoyed.
Sands Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Thank you Frank. I am happy you enjoyed this and I appreciate your kind comment :)
Andresen Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
- Beautifully described, Heidi :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
Sands Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Thank you so much Anne--Lise. I hope you have a lovely weekend too. Hugs :)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
What a wonderful/lovely "Gladiola" Acrostic write for a lovely flower/picture. Great to see you. Hugs... Have a lovely/blessed weekend writing away..................
Sands Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Hi Paula. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I appreciate it. I hope you have a blessed weekend too :)
Sidwell Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Excellent acrostic! I love your description of gladiolas!
Sands Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Thank you very much Robert :)
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