Tag: Greek mythology

Pink and white fall blooming Anemone

Haiku: Anemone Aphrodite and Adonis

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Long and slender stems
In buttercup family
Tears of fallen love

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 9/13/17

Inspirational photo by hasbenn at Pixabay

The anemone’s association with the mythic love of Aphrodite and Adonis led to the flower symbolizing unfading love.

 

Early iris flowering in February

Haiku: Early iris

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Bold little iris

Welcome showy blues of blues

Linger till spring comes

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 2/24/17

Photo by good friend Veronica Sanchez 2/17

Flowers give such meaning and beauty to our lives. The iris got its name from an ancient Greek Goddess who used the rainbow to bridge heaven and earth.