Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Hibiscus


Image: Hank snapped this lovely hibiscus this morning. I was elated this being the first bloom of a cutting Shadah had planted some time earlier in the year.

Want to share a secret?
(click here, it's no regret)
It’s the rhyming genius
Spiced with great images
Few had signed the forms
To perform at an audition
That is Pat’s rhyming show
And what do you know!
Hank is featured FIRST!
Pardon this outburst

This is plain happiness
But, this is not the secret
Happiness happened earlier
An episode quite familiar
Shadah’s cutting bloomed a first
Of a lovely red hibiscus

Still the secret this is not
But it’s the hibiscus rather
It's our national flower! 

Note: The hibiscus is the national flower of Malaysia

Written for OpenLinkNight at d'Verse week 69
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38 comments:

  1. Laurie KolpNovember 6, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Pat is a hoot... and that's a beautiful hibiscus!

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  2. Pat HattNovember 6, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    haha thanks for the shout, glad you liked what came about. The cat had such fun, as the tale was spun. The flower is sure a beauty too, glad much happiness came due.

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    1. kaykualaNovember 6, 2012 at 8:29 AM

      It was a pleasant surprise
      Honored with the favor
      Yes, the bloom looked nice
      Appreciate the kind gesture

      Hank

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  3. Brian MillerNovember 6, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    ha i came second to the show,
    behind you i am a little slow...
    but nice picture of you indeed
    so to you i secede the place of honor
    just to hear pat holler

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    1. kaykualaNovember 6, 2012 at 8:20 AM

      Pat had sympathized with me
      Got second at preceding post
      So he made amends at his sea
      Giving way to give me the most

      Hank

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  4. Amrit SinhaNovember 6, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Ha ha ha ... loved it !!!

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  5. DaydreamertooNovember 6, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Beautiful flower Hank :) Off to read what that crazy Pat's been up to now ;)

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  6. Kay L. DaviesNovember 6, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    What a gorgeous national flower, Hank!
    K

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  7. ayalaNovember 6, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Beautiful flower, Hank :)

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  8. SerenaNovember 6, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Well that certainly was a lot of fun. Congratulations! And yes, such a beautiful flower.

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    1. kaykualaNovember 7, 2012 at 4:49 AM

      You can expect fun from Pat! Right from day one he never faltered. Thanks Serena!

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  9. flaubertNovember 6, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I enjoyed the playful tone of this, Hank.

    Pamela

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    1. kaykualaNovember 7, 2012 at 4:51 AM

      Yes, I would rather not miss Pat! He gets away with murder! Thanks Pam!

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  10. MaryNovember 6, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Ha ha, Hank. I noticed you over at Pat's!! (I was happy to have made an appearance as well...)The hibiscus is a beautiful flower...I'd seen a lot of beautiful ones in Hawaii as well!

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    1. kaykualaNovember 7, 2012 at 5:06 AM

      Your 'one' had always been most welcomed. Thanks Mary

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  11. ClaudiaNovember 6, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    very cool...i love hibiscus...and even have them in my garden..and now over to patt's place to read...smiles

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    1. kaykualaNovember 7, 2012 at 11:11 AM

      That's great Claudia! I like it too especially for its variety of colors, including white and yellow!

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  12. LisaNovember 6, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Oh wonderful news and secrets. I like your hibiscus, I can see tender loving care which is almost nil in my yard. I'm off to read Pat, it must be exciting and thrilling.

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    1. kaykualaNovember 7, 2012 at 11:08 AM

      Thanks Lisa! Contrary to what you're saying your flowers are just fantastic, no doubt about it!

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  13. J Cosmo NewberyNovember 7, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Lovely hibiscus!

    (Please note my name is Cosmo, not Cosmos. Just sayin'.)

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  14. Dave KingNovember 7, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    But we always knew Hank was all the rage - and now he's sealed it with a hibiscus! Pure genius! No wonder he's a happy bunny just now...

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    1. kaykualaNovember 7, 2012 at 11:04 AM

      Thanks Dave! You have a way with words, but 'a happy bunny'?

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  15. rallentandaNovember 7, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    A lovely tropical photo Hank...and grown from a cutting.
    Hibiscus remnds me of summer.

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    1. kaykualaNovember 7, 2012 at 11:13 AM

      Thanks Rall! Our summer is all the year round. It's there all the while!

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  16. TigerbriteNovember 7, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Nice one! And lovely hibiscus too. We have some just that colour and also peaches and cream :) Thanks for the link to Pat's hilarious work:)

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    1. kaykualaNovember 7, 2012 at 11:15 AM

      Thanks Tiger! Yes, the variety of colors is fascinating!

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  17. ScarletNovember 7, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Lovely flower Hank ~

    Will be popping over to Pat's blog ~

    Have a good week ~

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  18. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Ha, great you were the starring attraction at his show!

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    1. kaykualaNovember 20, 2012 at 6:57 AM

      Thanks Ma'am! Was it drawn by lots! Lucky me!

      Hank

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  19. Sharp Little PencilNovember 7, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    You did great, Hank. And this is the loveliest bloom! Aunt and Uncle once lived in KL and spoke of the amazing hibiscus on display. They were not wrong! Love, Amy (Back from CA and catching up)
    http://sharplittlepencil.com/2012/11/04/because-i-can/

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    1. kaykualaNovember 20, 2012 at 7:00 AM

      Nice to see you back, Amy! Your Uncle and Aunt must have seen a lot of them. It should be found everywhere in different colors.

      Hank

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