I was happy that my orchid was blooming bravely through the winter, but the room cheered up considerably when our dinner guests brought a pot of primulas. Such bright colours made it hard to be anything but happy.
The winter colours all around,
Seem mute, and stay benign,
But springlike colours popping up,
Are bright and so divine.
Absorbing rays that warm and heal,
The blossoms open wide,
Displaying cheer, inviting joy,
I know they’re on my side.
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February 7, 2022 at 5:34 pm
So beautiful, Anneli! ❤️
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February 7, 2022 at 6:05 pm
Thanks, John.
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February 7, 2022 at 7:55 pm
Beautiful picture! It looks like you have a lovely plant spot. We’re getting closer to seeing these colours outside!
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February 7, 2022 at 11:15 pm
Won’t that be so nice?!
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February 7, 2022 at 11:58 pm
There is nothing like having spring flowers to look at in your house during winter time to make you feel happy. That was a nice gift from your guests.
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February 8, 2022 at 9:34 am
You’re exactly right, Ursula. It’s very cheerful to have some colour in the drab wintertime.
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February 8, 2022 at 1:34 am
Beautiful!
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February 8, 2022 at 9:34 am
Thanks, DK. It cheered me up.
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February 8, 2022 at 10:29 am
Thanks Anneli! Me too. Spring was in the air this morning! And we are such a long way from that!
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February 8, 2022 at 11:46 am
But it’s an encouraging reminder that it’s “coming soon, to a theater (neighbourhood) near you.”
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February 8, 2022 at 12:53 pm
Yes!
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February 8, 2022 at 1:47 am
Gorgeous! Two of my orchids are getting ready to explode with blooms. It’s so exciting! 🙂
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February 8, 2022 at 9:35 am
I know the feeling. One of mine that hasn’t bloomed for ages has buds that will open soon. Can’t wait to see what colour they will be.
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February 8, 2022 at 5:58 am
Your orchid, Anneli, is gorgeous alongside the primulas. Color is truly uplifting!
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February 8, 2022 at 9:36 am
Especially in a winter as drab as this one has been.
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February 8, 2022 at 7:39 am
Your cheerful post with its colourful flowers and poem made my day. Thank you, Anneli!
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February 8, 2022 at 9:36 am
Thanks, Peter. A bit of colour often lifts the spirits.
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February 8, 2022 at 7:55 am
Those cheered me, too. Maybe Spring is close!
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February 8, 2022 at 9:37 am
Yes it is. Our first robins are showing up now. A good sign!
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February 8, 2022 at 12:15 pm
Oooh, that’s nice, Anneli.
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February 8, 2022 at 9:43 am
Their colours certainly perk things up!
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February 8, 2022 at 11:45 am
They do, and after such a gray winter, a perk up was badly needed.
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February 9, 2022 at 6:43 pm
It’s always good to have some colour in these dreary days of winter.
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February 10, 2022 at 12:03 am
It sure is!
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February 10, 2022 at 3:46 am
This is just what winter weary eyes want to see!
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February 10, 2022 at 9:03 am
Thanks, Jennie. That’s exactly how I felt too.
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February 11, 2022 at 5:37 am
You’re welcome, Anneli!
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February 12, 2022 at 6:48 am
There’s nothing so cheerful in winter as bright, colorful flowers. Fun poem, too, Anneli. Hang in there, spring’s on the way….
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February 12, 2022 at 9:29 am
Thanks, Jet. Can’t wait.
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