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Buds like sails on sailboats. Photo by Selma

‘24 Contemplations: Purple Iris

stowed 
before 
their first trip—
like furled sails on 
a sailboat—buds on 
branch tips: in time to hoist 
the main sail and feel the wind 
on faces for their maiden trip 
a firm emblem of strength and courage 
dressed in royal purple for the voyage 

© selma


Image: Pixels

A flower with petals of rainbow colors
Image by Melanie from Pixabay, Retouched on Canva

Featured image: by Selma, retouched in Notes

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  1. Kathryn LeRoy

    I love irises and your lovely words arranged poignantly with such care and creativity.

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks my friend. Sending spring cheer (less the pollen 🤧) and blessings. Let’s enjoy the newness of everything. Xo 🤗

  2. sgeoil

    I could picture the iris read to set sail. Lovely!

    1. Selma Martin

      Yes ready to set sail, her face to the wind, and waving. Happy Spring to you. Xoxox 🤗

  3. I used to have irises of many colors in Virginia. They have such a lovely fragrance! I love the metaphor you have used to describe them, Selma. A beautiful spring post! 💜

  4. rajkkhoja

    Beautiful rises. Nice words use. Love it’s Beautiful feature image

  5. memadtwo

    I love irises. They do look like they are sailing! (K)

      1. michnavs

        I adore your form here and how it is visually pleasing when you read

        1. Selma Martin

          Thanks for noticing that Mich. I went for the shape of sails. 😘 blessings.

  6. Sadje

    So lovely. I like the comparison between a bud and the sails of a boat.

    1. Selma Martin

      They’re complimentary of each other. Furled sails before taking to the sea. Furled buds before welcoming one new spring. Thanks for supporting with commenting, Sadje.

  7. Ingrid

    Nicely done, Selma! ⛵️

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