Sunday, June 8, 2008

More Poppies


On Terryography the Poppies grow
Between the blog posts, row on row.
So I like Poppies. I can't help it. What's not to like about a Poppy. It starts with that fuzzy little bud that hangs down in a dejected sort of way. If you are impatient, you can pry the bud apart to tell what colour the Poppy will be. When it does open, it reveals soft delicate petals that are almost transparent in their delicacy. When the blossom has fulfilled its purpose, the seed capsule appears and as it dries, becomes a Poppy seed shaker. Picking plenty of Poppies to plant, perfects your garden. Just don't plant the white ones!

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