Gorgeous full blooms of multiple hues
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Arranged lovingly in a flower vase
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Decor set off by snow-encrusted windows
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While perfectly complementing a winter afternoon
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Flowers of promise, blooms of hope
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Bouquets sent for special January occasions
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An accessory to wear to festive events
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For signs of remembrance and sympathy
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Each shade has a specific meaning
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In shades of pink, white, and reds
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Also include purple, green, and yellow
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Throw in a variety of stripes
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A posy to match any mood
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Given to lovers, mothers, and friends
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Aromatic scent of spice and cloves
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A cheap choice at florist shops
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Has its roots in ancient Greece
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Dianthus means “flower of the gods”
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Beautiful backdrop and much needed reminder to have gratitude in all things. Loved it
I don't know how I missed this Sharon. I love dianthus. They are a perennial, and I have them in Rick's memory garden, and they come up every year. I didn't know the meaning. - "flower of the gods" - I have researched the meaning of the colors. I am a gardener, and I love flowers. Great article, - I enjoyed it thoroughly. Now I want to ask you - how to you put on the flower on this between stanza's. I always wanted to know how to get the things on and the emoji's. I have been on Vocal for a year now, and still don't know how to do it.
This is beautiful and I love the idea of the colourful carnations contrasting with the snow. A poetic and colourful poem. 💐
Dianthus- most bouquets, huh! Lovely poem and the colors spoke to me especially against the frosted window.
Mother Combs, reading this feels like stepping into a cozy, sunlit room where the world slows down. The combination of colours, scents and meanings makes your flowers almost tangible.
Nice!! 💖💕😊💗
Dear StepMum - My garden is covered with carnations - we don't have freezing temps here, so they bloom all year - As Vavaldi might say, we don't have the (4) seasons. I have a potted plant supervisor, Mz. PottyMouth, who instructs other potted plants to bloom. My wife, Rita Louise, used to 'Vase' them throughout our house with the fragrant scent permeating fresher than any commercial spray scent. Now my housekeeper does that special job. She even regularly totes them to neighbors who love them too. As I said in my story 'Wise~Guys,' I hope this amuses U'z...! J-Bud in sunny L.A.
Carnations showing up in January makes me feel like a reminder that beauty doesn’t wait for perfect seasons—it just blooms anyway. 💖
Beautiful, make me wish for spring already
This is lovely, Sharon and nice to see you tackling your own 6w6l form again. Love that it is poetic and full of facts too. Carnations are often underrated. You raise their standing with this poem.
Beautiful poem, Sharon!
This was a beautiful triple 6W6L! You always keep outgoing yourself!