Do you know why the caged rose sings?
This week as the roses are making one last glorious stand against the imminent winter, I have been running around the yard cheering them on. Today’s bright chill and tonight’s impending freeze threatens to squeeze the life right out of them. A surrendered rose is such a sad (though still beautiful) sight. But tonight we gather close tonight around the fire.
It’s not just the roses creating a spectacle. The pineapple basil, of all things, has decided to shoot off some fireworks during its last hurrah.
Nickel “You Can Call Me Flower if You Want to” Kitty
And there’s Nickel Kitty, who appears to be a little disgusted by all the attention being lavished on the flowers.
Vase: $1.00 from the Goodwill
Flowers: Free from God.
Fall Beauty: Priceless.
(Who needs Mastercard?)
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November 13, 2013 at 7:46 am
Owls and Orchids
Beautiful… aren’t the ‘old’ vases great for flowers? I miss the colours of autumn, even if it means winter is closing in. This heat (Australia) sucks the life out of flowers too soon… we have to take the beauty when we find it. Thanks for sharing. Susan x
November 16, 2013 at 12:00 am
Lunar Euphoria
Thanks for the comment.
I used to be too preoccupied with “new” to shop at the Goodwill, but then I realized that the expense of new extends far beyond the list price.
Hoping you are finding beauty in all that heat.
November 20, 2013 at 7:28 pm
Kathy
Who needs a Mastercard indeed? You’ve created beauty even as the last rose petal threatens to succumb and fall, Lunar.
December 3, 2013 at 12:56 am
Lunar Euphoria
These roses are tenacious! Some are sprouting new buds even still.
November 30, 2013 at 1:46 am
Dana
a. Mastercards are overrated
b. That cat expression is completely priceless
c. I love the idea of you cheering the roses on. Hurray for flowers!!
December 3, 2013 at 12:58 am
Lunar Euphoria
a. Agreed!
b. He’s fully of crazy faces.
c. Hurray for flowers!