Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Orchids - A Gift of Beauty

                                                                                        Attribution: Marlith
Image: Orchid flowers
Source: Wikimedia Commons (here)

Humble beginnings
Jungle flower hidden right
among green foliage

Beauty seemingly
Creation of a classic
specimen of love

Love and affections
Aptly an epitome of
human perfection

It held its own strength
Given names of royalty
the rich and famous

Written for Chev's CARPE DIEM #294 with prompt Ran (Ochids) and
shared with d"Verse OpenLinkNight #113
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22 comments:

  1. Brian MillerSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    oh orchids def embody love...a very sensual in appearance flower....

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  2. Pat HattSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    They sure are the choice of many and bring forth much emotion

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  3. Dorianna (paintswithwords.comSeptember 10, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    'Creation of a classic' how very true..possessing the characteristics of a classic beauty, rare, hard to grow, incomparable beauty, sought and loved by many..nice tribute to a beautiful flower

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  4. GraceSeptember 10, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    They do indeed ~ Such a challenge to grow them though ~

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  5. aspiritofsimplicitySeptember 10, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Very nice. My mother used to grow orchids but gave them up when she moved to a smaller place recently. It was a labor of love for her but they were so beautiful.

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  6. Jennifer WagnerSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Orchids are so gorgeous. Lovely poem Hank!

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  7. colleenSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Books of poetry could/should be written about their exotic allure.

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  8. Cressida de NovaSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Orchids remind me of exotic south east Asia....beautiful!

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  9. Laurie KolpSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Orchids really are beautiful. I remember in high school you were extra special if your date bought you an orchid corsage.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    I love orchids, epiphytes in general really and one variety gives us vanilla, a precious spice. This is a lovely ode to a gorgeous flower.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    They are indeed beautiful...

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  12. TruedessaSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    orchids are beautiful..as is the poem

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  13. ClaudiaSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    ah - isn't she a beauty.... and i love the unfolding process as well...from the humble beginning..nice

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    Another vote for orchids and their amazing, wonderful, ridiculous beauty. We have an epiphytic orchid that's in flower for the third time ... it's gorgeous.

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  15. BeachannySeptember 11, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Orchid's color, shape and delicacy - often a symbol of femininity - not as blooming as a rose, not as short a life span either. You beautifully make the case for its sensuousness as well as sensuality. Well done.

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  16. MargaretSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    "Cow's foot orchid" isn't very glamorous, but "Crib of Venus" is nice. Orchids have a fascinating history...

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  17. brudbergSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Orchid's are wonderful flowers. Strong yet fragile... very good...

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  18. Mystic_MomSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Lovely! Just lovely.

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  19. kelvin s.m.September 12, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    ...oh, orchids --- the dearest kind of flowers to me b'coz it's mom's favourite... we have plenty of 'em in our garden & yes, they are a joy in every morning... my mom always have a conversation with each of her orchids... treating everyone as li'l babies ever blooming in the yard... loved this Hank... lovely write... smiles...

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  20. flaubertSeptember 12, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Hank, a very sensual write. Yes, the orchid is a beautiful flower.

    Pamela

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  21. ChèvrefeuilleSeptember 12, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Very nice series Hank ... orchids fragile yet strong beauty.

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  22. Ken HigginsonSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful. Your simple approach gave honor to the flower. Enjoyed

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