Evelyn Judy Buehler Poet Personification

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Mirabilis jalapa

All the hot summer days I am found, sleeping late in my bed,
Dreaming of dusk and getting beauty rest, before sunset red;
For I'm an opal night owl, my scent blooms open all night long.
I am called Mirabilis jalapa, or four o'clocks, adoring birdsong.
I am yellow and deep pink stripes, beloved by hummingbirds,
And grape sun butterflies, when time seems to go backwards.
I keep a daily appointment with destiny, at about four o'clock,
As I love pearly moon more than sun, when dancing in my frock!

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Mystic Rose Rose March 19, 2024 at 3:31 AM So beautiful Evelyn, they must be in the same family as the morning glory think, my dad used to grow them in our garden when I was little, congrats on a job well done Evelyn Judy Buehler March 19, 2024 at 9:27 PM I became quite fond of four o'clocks when my mother grew them in her garden. They were beautiful and fascinating. Thank you for your valuable comment. :)

Paula Goldsmith March 18, 2024 at 9:57 AM Congratulation on your win. What a lovely write for the "Mirabilis" flowers. I love this pretty picture. Have a wonderful day writing away................. Evelyn Judy Buehler March 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM Thank you for your kind words of esteem and congratulations, Paula. I hope your week is wonderful. :)

Karen Jones March 17, 2024 at 7:51 PM That last line pearly moon I just love it! Congratulations on your win Evelyn! Evelyn Judy Buehler March 18, 2024 at 9:14 PM I'm so glad you loved it! Thank you for saying so, Karen, and for your kind congratulations.

Tania Kitchin March 17, 2024 at 2:39 PM Evelyn, congratulations on your winning placement with your lovely poem! Evelyn Judy Buehler March 17, 2024 at 5:01 PM I extend deepest thanks for your warm words of congratulations, Tania. Your contest was such fun!

Yann Rolland March 8, 2024 at 5:11 PM wonderful, reading this poem, is like being in paradise,wow have a good week end evelyn Evelyn Judy Buehler March 8, 2024 at 9:17 PM You have my deepest thanks, for the loveliness of your comment, Yann. I hope your wekend is great, too. :)

Vijay Pandit March 8, 2024 at 6:05 AM Awesome ode to an awesome flower. A lovely poem, Evelyn. Evelyn Judy Buehler March 8, 2024 at 9:13 PM Your remarks are so appreciated, Vijay. :)

Hilda Greenhough March 7, 2024 at 8:34 PM Sweet and lively. It sounds like a wonderful, albeit short life. Evelyn Judy Buehler March 8, 2024 at 9:10 PM Thank you, Hilda. We should all live life to the fullest. :)

Lanier Thomas March 7, 2024 at 5:39 PM I can smell the flowers. Evelyn Judy Buehler March 8, 2024 at 9:08 PM I'm so glad! Thank you.

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 7, 2024 at 4:55 PM Dear Evelyn, Your poem evokes the magic of summer nights and the enchantment of nature’s beauty. Your wonderful imagery of blooming flowers and the allure of dusk captivates the soul. As the opal night owl, you weave a tale of serenity and grace, embracing the mysteries of twilight. Thank you for sharing your lyrical journey, reminding us to cherish the moments when time dances in harmony with nature’s symphony. I know I would love to dance with nature. - Blessings, Daniel Evelyn Judy Buehler March 8, 2024 at 9:07 PM Your thoughtful remarks enrich me, my friend. Thank you so much for your gratifying, uplifting response. I hope your weekend is nice. :)