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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

Date: 3/19/2024 3:31:00 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
Date: 3/19/2024 9:27:00 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

Date: 3/18/2024 9:57:00 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
Date: 3/18/2024 9:18:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words of esteem and congratulations, Paula. I hope your week is wonderful. :)

Karen Jones

Date: 3/17/2024 7:51:00 PM

That last line pearly moon I just love it! Congratulations on your win Evelyn!

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/18/2024 9:14:00 PM

I'm so glad you loved it! Thank you for saying so, Karen, and for your kind congratulations.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 3/17/2024 2:39:00 PM

Evelyn, congratulations on your winning placement with your lovely poem!

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/17/2024 5:01:00 PM

I extend deepest thanks for your warm words of congratulations, Tania. Your contest was such fun!

Yann Rolland

Date: 3/8/2024 5:11:00 PM

wonderful, reading this poem, is like being in paradise,wow have a good week end evelyn

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/8/2024 9:17:00 PM

You have my deepest thanks, for the loveliness of your comment, Yann. I hope your wekend is great, too. :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/8/2024 6:05:00 AM

Awesome ode to an awesome flower. A lovely poem, Evelyn.

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/8/2024 9:13:00 PM

Your remarks are so appreciated, Vijay. :)

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/7/2024 8:34:00 PM

Sweet and lively. It sounds like a wonderful, albeit short life.

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/8/2024 9:10:00 PM

Thank you, Hilda. We should all live life to the fullest. :)

Lanier Thomas

Date: 3/7/2024 5:39:00 PM

I can smell the flowers.

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/8/2024 9:08:00 PM

I'm so glad! Thank you.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/7/2024 4:55:00 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
Date: 3/8/2024 9:07:00 PM

Your thoughtful remarks enrich me, my friend. Thank you so much for your gratifying, uplifting response. I hope your weekend is nice. :)