The Irises

The Irises

Moira arranged  
bearded Irises
in the roman vase 
and set them 
in the living room window. 
The forest makes a perfect 
backdrop for the huge blooms. 

Deep royal purple of ancient wine
crushed in warm summer valleys.
White, sparkling against the
patch work green, of oak and ash,
a sun god’s gift of purest gold.
Strawberries and cream almost 
melting on the glass. 

Dancing and nodding like 
butterflies in the humid air.
It calms, reminds that the smallest 
gesture can renew heart. Vincent 
would be proud.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 8/4/2017 11:43:00 AM
very nice. Gentle and whimsical.
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Patricia Cresswell
Date: 8/4/2017 12:03:00 PM
Thank you so much for letting me know that you enjoyed it.
Date: 8/3/2017 8:55:00 PM
Awesome, tickled my art fancy :) I think I've said this before, I love your language.
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Patricia Cresswell
Date: 8/3/2017 8:57:00 PM
A good tickle never goes amiss. Thank you Maureen
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