Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Showy Peony

Showy Peony.
Beruffled, florid, buxom.
A tipsy prom date.



Today I am participating in Friday Floral Fotos and Haiku My Heart!














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53 comments:

  1. Sandra TylerMay 16, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    buxom -- what a great descriptive word for a flower!

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  2. Tina´s PicStoryMay 16, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    lovely flower :)

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  3. Vores haveMay 17, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Beautiful picture of a beautiful peony.
    Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk

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  4. AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Beautiful picture of a very beautiful peony!

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    1. LibbyMay 17, 2012 at 4:07 AM

      Thanks, Guild - shot in my parent's yard :)

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  5. janeMay 17, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    What a beautiful peony - my peony is slightly darker - they are very rewarding - Jane UK

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  6. Karin M.May 17, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Such beautiful flower, nice photo...
    Greetings, Karin

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  7. DimpleMay 17, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    The last line of your haiku made me smile! What a thought when applied to a flower!

    I just transplanted a peony which belonged to my husband's grandmother. I don't remember what color it is, as it was on her daughter's property and I didn't pay very close attention. But Aunt Bess wanted me to take it, and now she is gone, so I have. I need to go water it now...

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    1. LibbyMay 17, 2012 at 8:14 AM

      For some reason, plants are good reminders of those who are gone. I'm glad you got a laugh out of the haiku. It is supposed to be funny! And, look how they are so full of ruffles that they tip over on their stems :)

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  8. NatureFootstepMay 17, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    an old flower and still popular. It is worth it.

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    1. LibbyMay 18, 2012 at 8:01 AM

      You're right! I remember loving these when I was a kid!

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  9. Melbourne Australia PhotosMay 17, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Great post, Libby with the haiku complementing the beautiful flower wonderfully well.

    Thanks for your continuing support of Floral Friday Fotos.

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  10. BirgittaMay 17, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Wonderful flower photo!

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  11. A wondering starMay 17, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Beautiful picture!
    I love peonies!
    Looking forward to the will flourish here ; Some already have buds.
    Thanks for sharing

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  12. Modern MomMay 18, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Beautiful bloom!

    Flowers of Korea

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  13. CherylMay 18, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    She is a dandy and so is your haiku!

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  14. Kim, USAMay 18, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    I love peony's and I have one like this in our front yard. Since I am here in the Philippines I can't wait to see my pink and white peony's. Awesome shots!

    Pink Tulips

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  15. anthonynorthMay 18, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Lovely pic and haiku.

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  16. UnknownMay 18, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    pretty in pink!

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  17. carol l mckennaMay 18, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Made me smile ~ awesome photos and great haiku ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  18. rebeccaMay 18, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    over the top brazen sultry haiku!!!!
    BRAVO!

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  19. HazelMay 18, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Cute! I love rebecca's analysis of your haiku :-)

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  20. Rambling WoodsMay 18, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Oh wow..beautiful...love the haiku..perfect..I wish I could write them...Michelle

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    1. LibbyMay 19, 2012 at 5:25 AM

      Hey Michelle! Give it a go! These are the easiest poems there are to write. Just the whole 5-7-5 syllable thing... ;)

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  21. Annie JeffriesMay 18, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Delightful. And, I couldn't help it but the phrase that jumped into my mind after I read this was - ... and a grateful parent drives.

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  22. KarenMay 18, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I love your haiku, and that's a beauty of a bloom!


    my haiku -fire

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    1. LibbyMay 19, 2012 at 5:24 AM

      Thanks, Karen. My parents' peonies are wonderful this year!

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  23. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 18, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I do believe this is the first time I have ever heard the description "buxom" applied to a peony!

    Time to Say Good-Bye

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    1. LibbyMay 19, 2012 at 5:23 AM

      LOL, MMT! I was trying to humanize her for the poem ;)

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  24. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪May 19, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    love the peony, a Chinese national flower

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    1. LibbyMay 19, 2012 at 5:23 AM

      I didn't know that! That is really interesting :)

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  25. MaritMay 20, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    One of my fave flowers and aaah - that haiku! 'A typsy prom date', fabulous!

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  26. Fran aka RedondowriterMay 20, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Absolutely delightful.

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  27. Irene RafaelMay 21, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    so sassy! i love it as i love the peony.

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