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Poinsettia

Deep red star flower,

                                      scarlet life blood atonement.

                                           We beseech your heal.

beautychristianchristmasflowerforgivenesshaiku

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Brian Sambourne

September 17, 2021 at 5:08 PM

A beauty, Thomas. Three strong lines that hit the spiritual symbolism of a traditional Christmas flower in so many homes. Sincerest regards. Brian

Thomas Wells

September 17, 2021 at 11:36 PM

I am very pleased that you liked it. For me, poinsettias and Christmas are inseparable. Thanks, Brian.

Sara Kendrick

December 30, 2020 at 8:11 AM

Creative work. Enjoyed reading it today. Sara

Thomas Wells

December 31, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Thanks, Sara! Have very happy new year!

Jennifer Fenn

December 19, 2020 at 11:55 PM

Cool way to look at poinsettias!

Thomas Wells

December 20, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Thanks, Jennifer!

L Milton Hankins

December 15, 2020 at 12:55 PM

Thanks for this piece, Thomas. It reminded me of the poinsettia trees I saw in Tanzania...huge with abundant showy blossoms. My translator thought it insane that we paid so much for one single bloom. He was right!

Thomas Wells

December 15, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Thank you. Yes, around here it is not difficult to find these for sale, especially this time of year. Of course, one can find them in a variety of colors. But they are most commonly red, which I think makes a symbolic connection to the blood of Christ.

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 14, 2020 at 10:12 AM

Hello Thomas Wells, this is a beautiful plant. I use to have one for Christmas. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 16, 2020 at 10:43 AM

Hello Thomsas, I have the memory of this beautiful plant with my husband. We would put it into the closet to turn green. Merry Christmas to you my friend.

Thomas Wells

December 14, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Hi Darlene, Yes I have fond memories of my mother arrange pots of poinsettias around the house during Christmas. Thank you for your comment!

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