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Rhododendron

The burst of fuchsia colored flowers, brightens the yard
Having grown over the years, it spreads further now
Big blooms that attract the Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
They stand out like fireworks on a dark, cloudy day
Stop, look, see them while they last...
It's a show to enlighten even the darkest of days
Then stunning with shine, when the sunlight returns

Heidi Sands

*This will be edited later, when I can figure out how to get the photo here clearly.  It is not coming out right.  Thanks.

6/8/21
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Kendrick Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 6:16 AM
I have never had rhododendron but I have seen some on mountain trails and they are beautiful. I enjoyed reading your work. I hope you get the picture to come through. Sara
Sands Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 6:58 AM
Thank you Sara. I think it is unable to be uploaded clearly from my tablet and will need to be done on a computer. It has grown larger over time and this year is bursting with blossoms. Most in the area are light lavender, not the color of this one. I appreciate your kind comment . I hope you have a nice day :)
Leffanta Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 11:15 AM
I do not see a photo, but with your words, not needed anyway! Aloha! Rico
Sands Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 12:29 PM
Ok. Thank you very much Rico :)
Trifiatis Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 10:53 AM
I love Rhododendron in bloom. It is fascinating! Rhododendron, ( Rhodon = Pomgranade and Dendron =tree) a Greek word designating the flowers that resemble those of a pomegranate tree. Beautiful writing. I have sent you instructions on how to post the photo, dearest Heidi. Hugs xxx
Sands Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 11:01 AM
Interesting info. Demetrios. I didn't know that. There are many light lavender colored ones in this area, but mine are bright Fuchsia. I just replied to your second instructions. I am still having issues and wondering if it may be my tablet. I am not sure. I appreciate of your assistance. Thank you for your kind comment too :) Hugs xxx
Pandit Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 4:29 AM
As beautiful a poem as the flowers it describes, Heidi. No, I don't see the photo, but your description is like seeing a photo.
Sands Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 5:38 AM
Thank you so much Vijay. I am straightening issues out with photo. I hope you have a nice day :)
Y. Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 5:41 PM
WoW! Heidi, The photo is beautiful! Did you take it? Your poem and picture complement each other very well. Thanks for posting this gem. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis
Sands Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 5:37 AM
Thank you Alexis :)
Y. Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 5:50 PM
Hi Heidi, I copied and pasted the link, the picture isn't there. Below Upload images ( next to source) is a box with a sun/moon and two little mountains, click that and copy and paste the link and submit it. I hope this helps. Your picture is beautiful by the way:-)
Sands Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 5:47 PM
Wow, interesting that you can see it and I can't on my end, since I put it in lol. Thank you Alexis. Yes, I took the photo at my home. I appreciate your kind comment. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 3:58 PM
Pretty!
Sands Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Hi Kim. Could you see the photo?? I can't see it with the link I did as the directions say. And if I copy it to the poem, it's blurry. Thank you :)
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