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Red Spotty Ladybirds Butterflies and Bees

My beautiful flower garden high up in the sky is my penthouse apartment overlooking the sea With balconies facing in every direction and wonderful views that set my soul free In ornamental pots of various sizes I grow roses hydrangeas and love in the mist with lavenders and clematis too many to list Often stray seeds are blown by the winds sweet violets blue forget me nots these are but a few taking root in my pots as they hit the high spots But many surprises reach for the sky Such as slugs and snails but no puppy dog tails Whilst hover flies hover for an afternoon snack Red spotty ladybirds butterflies and bees Mother Nature’s creatures ~ all of these bring my balconies alive as sustenance they seek for when their thirst is sated and they are fully gorged and basking in the midday sun oh such a treat for me to see each and every one During autumn such works of art are spider’s webs a golden hue as beams of light from early sun make twinkling diamonds on morning dew and sunbeams glisten through But when and how did they arrive upon my balconies six floors high did they walk or did they fly or were they dropped down from the sky from a passing seagull flying by My beautiful haven with spectacular views No lovelier place to reside could I choose Written 30th July 2020 Contest Petal, buds, blossoms, bees, birds, butterflies! Sponsor Silent One 2nd Place Contest COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE 22 Sponsor Brian Strand N/A

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Date: 8/3/2020 5:50:00 AM
Nice to see your balcony alive.Yours must be a amazing garden that is why there are lots of visitors:-) Congratulations on your wonderful win Ann mam:-)Keep inspiring and glowing. Take care.Best wishes from Deepa:-)
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/4/2020 2:21:00 AM
Bless you Deepa and thank you for your lovely words and congratultions. Always good to hear from you my friend and keep safe. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 8/2/2020 8:25:00 PM
I love it that you threw in "no puppy dog tails" that was my favorite part!
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Date: 8/4/2020 2:19:00 AM
Haha, yes, though I am not sure everyone 'got it', but so glad you enjoyed that part Caren, and of course that would appeal to your sense of fun, haha... With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 8/2/2020 8:53:00 AM
Even in the highest places insects seem to appear I see. Love the colorful poem, Ann, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/4/2020 2:16:00 AM
Thank you so much Eve and so happy your enjoyed my poem, that means a lot to me. Take care my friend, with kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 8/2/2020 3:17:00 AM
Oh that's such a magnificent garden you have Ann! With those lovely flowers and scenery I am sure the bees and butterflies find a way to visit it. Congratulations on your win. Much love :)
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/4/2020 2:15:00 AM
Yes I love all my pots of plants and so do the bees and buterflies, but most of all I love that I am so close to the sky and witness the most magical sunrises and sunsets, they truly take my breath away! Thank you dear Aditi for your lovely words, with kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 8/1/2020 11:56:00 AM
- Sounds like you're in heaven, Ann ... a beautiful place :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/1/2020 12:53:00 PM
I feel I am close to it sometimes as I am so high in the sky! Thank you dear Anne-Lise for your congratulations and lovely visit. Sending hugs and kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 8/1/2020 8:23:00 AM
Do you really have a penthouse apartment, overlooking the sea? Sounds lovely.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/1/2020 8:58:00 AM
Yes I do SO, I count my blessings each and every day... Thank you so much for my placement in your contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 7/30/2020 10:44:00 AM
Sounds like a beautiful garden you have Ann, I love a colourful garden. Hope you had a good time away. Tom
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/1/2020 9:03:00 AM
It is lovely to see all my pots full of flowers and no lawn to mow! Thanks Tom, yes Lynmouth was lovely and I enjoyed the change of scenery, though always good to get back home, don't you think? With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 7/30/2020 7:27:00 AM
Much beauty and serenity in your garden Ann--quite a thrilling place to be in. I know you will win with this write.
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/30/2020 7:33:00 AM
Thank you so much Vijay for your lovely comments and yes it is such a delightful place to live, high up away from the noise and bustle, a real haven of peace and serenity. I count my blessings each day that I am able to live here. Hoping you are well my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

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