Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

- the Orchid -

In my window there are two beautiful orchids 
    They do best in east facing window with morning sun 
    sheltered for the hottest sun of the day 
    There are many myths about the Orchid 
    One of those is the shape of the tubers 
    It is said that the name orchid comes from the Greek 'testicle' 
    Seed pods containing several millions microscopic seeds 
    How awesome ......... 

    The first orchid farmers were Chinese 
    Already for a few thousand years ago, the Orchid used for decoration 
    Some would say that the Orchid is a plant parasitism - it's just a myth 
    The plant can live for example on the trees but not of the trees 
    One day if you go past my window - see how beautiful my Orchids are





07.03.2014
A-L  Andresen :)

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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty October 26, 2014 at 7:51 AM "orchis" is the Greek for testicles. Fool's bollocks is another type of orchid and bollocks mean the same thing. Very odd but interesting too.The study of the origin of words is so intriguing. In ancient Greece, orchids were associated with virility. In fact, Greek women believed that if the father of their unborn child ate large, new orchid tubers, the baby would be a boy. If the mother ate small orchid tubers, she would give birth to a girl. Figure out why. BUT ORCHIDS ARE ORCHIDS. LOVErajat Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2014 at 8:40 AM - Yes, I have read this before ..... weird :)) - Thanks for your visit and comments,Rajat - Have a great Sunday - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

V P Mahur April 13, 2014 at 9:50 AM Dear Anne, Love and sweet poem this one. I liked it reading and enjoyedits feel. Thanks for your loving comments . Anne-Lise Andresen April 13, 2014 at 11:36 AM - Thanks for your visit and comments, V P. - Have a great day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock March 18, 2014 at 6:51 PM I love flowers and in the fall I get depressed when I have to pull them out before winter sets in. I had an orchid growing for a number of years and it would bloom often. Nicely done on this poem . love phyl Anne-Lise Andresen March 19, 2014 at 2:54 AM - Thanks for the nice visit to my window, Phyllis - Much appreciated your visit - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun March 17, 2014 at 3:17 AM I'm a lover of flowers my very dear friend Anne Lise & I love your very sweet & beautiful poem about an orchid. I've also 2 pots of orchids in my mezzanine here but they need more of my time to grow robustly. As I read your awesome poem, I can vividly imagine how beautiful the orchids in your window with the beautiful owner who lovingly & sweetly takes care of them. TYSM also for sharing important information about this flower. TTTYSM & happy wkend! love lots & hugs, Leo Anne-Lise Andresen March 17, 2014 at 3:22 AM - When I was visited your country, Leonora - The Orchids were seeing everywhere .... beautiful!! - Thanks for the nice visit to my window - Much appreciated your visit - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Peter Dome March 13, 2014 at 5:55 PM Wow I love Orchids. thank you so much, I love to learn new things. fascinating. Great write much enjoyed take care. Peter Dome. Anne-Lise Andresen March 14, 2014 at 3:58 AM - Thanks for the nice visit to my window, Peter - Much appreciated your visit - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Monterey Sirak March 11, 2014 at 6:50 AM Your words do justice to a beautiful flower. You painted such a wonderful picture that I feel as if I wandered past your window already. Anne-Lise Andresen March 11, 2014 at 6:55 AM .... you are welcome. Monterey - Coffee or tea? :) - Thanks for your visit and comments. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Donna Jones March 9, 2014 at 11:03 PM I can just see them there..and smile at the joy they bring...lovely Anne Lise... Anne-Lise Andresen March 10, 2014 at 4:18 AM - Thanks for the nice visit to my window, Donna - Much appreciated your visit - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Michael Wegman March 9, 2014 at 7:09 AM Wow! I have a newfound appreciation for this most beautiful and fragrant of flowering wonders. THANK YOU...how beautiful! Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2014 at 12:10 PM - Thanks for the nice visit to my window, Michael - Much appreciated your visit - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Linda Jackson March 8, 2014 at 2:11 PM I like the imagery. I also like the description of the orchid. Best wishes Linda x Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2014 at 3:02 PM - Thanks for your visit and comments,Linda. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath March 8, 2014 at 11:47 AM Really nice about orchids. A beautiful information with beautiful words penned well. Loved always, my lovely friend, bl Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2014 at 12:08 PM - Thanks for your visit and comments, Bl. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

David Williams March 8, 2014 at 11:16 AM Anne Lise ...I just love this 'poem' I can see them now...we have some very rare orchids growing where we are..beautiful...have a lovely weekend say hello to Arild....David Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2014 at 12:09 PM - Thanks for your visit and comments, David. - Have a great weekend. - Arild say hello back :)) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis March 8, 2014 at 5:59 AM Here it is my dear Anne Lise: Orchis (testicle), in Greek mythology, was the son of a nymph and a satyr. During a celebratory feast for Bacchus, Orchis committed the sacrilege of attempting to rape a priestess, resulting in his being torn apart by wild beasts, then metamorphosing into a slender plant with the beautiful flowers we know today!. HAPPY WOMAN'S DAY! Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2014 at 6:12 AM Wow .... I have not heard that story / myth before - Interesting ... thanks, Demetrios - always learning something new. - Thanks for your visit and comments. - Have a great weekend (woman`s day) . - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Russell Sivey March 8, 2014 at 12:05 AM If I'm ever in Norway (Like my parents went to about 25 years ago) I'd love to see your Orchids! They are one of the most beautiful flowers in the world! Up there with the rose, and the iris! These three flowers are my favorites! I've always seen the Asian Orchids, I have seen others too! Your poem brought up the subject beautifully to tickle my mind for the Spring to come! I really enjoyed reading your amazing poem and insightful information here this evening! What a pretty piece! Great Work!! Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2014 at 6:07 AM - I agree with your flower choices, Russell. Beautiful all - each in their own way. - Thanks for your visit and comments. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May March 7, 2014 at 9:59 PM A beautiful poem about a beautiful flower Anne ... I enjoyed the read. Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2014 at 6:03 AM - Thanks for your visit and comments, Joseph. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer March 7, 2014 at 6:23 PM coincidentally, i just went to an orchid show at the local botanical gardens so your poem was perfect for me to read right now! thank you... Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2014 at 6:02 AM - An orchid show - beautifully I believe. - Thanks for your visit and comments, Ilene. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Frederic Parker March 7, 2014 at 6:23 PM thanks for the history of this most beautiful flower, alas..I can grow most flowers but the orchid has been a mystery to me..I've tried every kind of sun, low high medium, sprayed with water, water drops, watered very little, watered some, they last about a month..help me ...what am I doing wrong.. Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2014 at 5:59 AM - Some believe that Orchid should have only a few drops of water a week ..... give it love and water :) - Thanks for your visit and comments, Frederic. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Tiaua M Ioane March 7, 2014 at 5:59 PM Very informative piece dear Anne, we have so many species of orchid here, now I will think twice when I look at them-'million micro..seeds' no wonder it was called 'testicles'!!. Loved it. Tiaua. Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2014 at 5:56 AM - Thanks for your visit and comments, Tiaua - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith March 7, 2014 at 3:49 PM They are quite beautiful ... www.flickr.com/photos/mrssnowman/4764824968 Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2014 at 3:57 PM - Thank you, Tim - yes, really beautiful - hard to pick one favorite :)

Tim Smith March 7, 2014 at 3:05 PM I am designing a new garden when the weather breaks, I wonder if Orchids would thrive here in Chicago...A lovely write.....Tim Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2014 at 3:44 PM - It grows wild orchids in Norway ..... (I read once --- but can not remember where in Norway) - // A-L Jan Allison March 7, 2014 at 3:38 PM I've recently written about 'my guilty secret' Tim do pop buy and see :-) Also you may wish to google - American orchid society this may your answer question. Jan xxxx Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2014 at 3:27 PM - I do not know the climate in Chicago, Tim ..... but, worth trying out .. :) - Thanks for your visit and comments - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison March 7, 2014 at 2:35 PM Oh Anne Lise - please see my poem 'my guilty secret' seems we share an interest in these beautiful blooms but mine is more an obsession :-) Beautiful write as ever Jan xxx Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2014 at 3:44 PM - It grows wild orchids in Norway ..... (I read once --- but can not remember where in Norway) - // A-L Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2014 at 3:29 PM - Of course I will read your poem........ coming .....- Thanks for your visit and comments - Have a great weekend, Jan. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud March 7, 2014 at 1:37 PM the beauty of an orchid is its pure essence, elegant and blooming in your garden, anne.. what a splendid write for friday's delight.. huggs Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2014 at 1:45 PM - It's too cold to grow orchids in the garden in Norway, Nette - (In my window :) - Thanks for your visit and comments - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)