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Humble Origins

Lush geranium proud and glorious.
Blooms so gracefully in old clay pot.
without a tinge of shame.



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I like the way you've personalized the flowers in such a believable way, Line. Masterful, methinks! :) gw
Gauthier Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Thank you very much, Gershon ~
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
one of my favorite flowers.
Gauthier Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Yes, my mom's favourite as well.
Rose  Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Why would they have shame when they should always be proud lol, love your lines, Line
Gauthier Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Absolutely ~ I actually meant 'embarassment' more than 'shame' but neither word seems to be perfect...
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