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Roses and Violets

Roses and violets make an interesting valentine bouquet
Reds and blues have long been associated with budding romance
Violets resemble orchids and make sweet-tasting jelly!

written February 7, 2022

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Delice Arleen Skelly

February 10, 2022 at 2:04 PM

There is something special about violets, they make such a pretty sight, perfect for Valentine’s Day…Delice

Bill Baker

February 9, 2022 at 4:47 PM

Never heard of this form, but nice poem. Bill

L Milton Hankins

February 9, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Thanks, Bill. It's not often utilized. Check out Types of Poetry here on the Soup. It was one of the five alternatives for Andrea's contest. I tried the others and found them rather daunting. I wrote a limerick but knew everyone can write a better limerick than I can. So, landed on the sijo.

Michelle Faulkner

February 7, 2022 at 12:46 PM

That is interesting, can you make jelly from violets? Glad to learn something new today :)

L Milton Hankins

February 7, 2022 at 1:35 PM

You surely can. In fact, they make a lovely, interesting color of jelly, and it is quite tasty on toast. I can't give you a recipe, but I have a friend who makes it, and I'll inquire how she gets the juice.

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