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Today I have chosen my recent home hobby, of growing succulents in pots, and below is my interesting abstract poem, “What Is Your Name”…. Here-in lies my problem, I do not know any of their names… So below, I have number the plants 1. to 10.Β , and if there is any keen gardeners out there, that know their succulents, I would really appreciate your feedback…..starting with the plant in the featured image above….
Plant 1.Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Plant 2.
Plant 3.Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Plant 4.
Plant 5.Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Plant 6.
Plant 7.Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Plant 8.
Plant 9.Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Plant 10.
What Is Your NameΒ
Oh, my darling young one
Your skin, so silky smooth
Oh, what is your name
Your pastel tones, so divine
Oh, will you stand here beside me
Your internal beauty captures my heart
Oh, my house is your home
Your eternal life, would grow and blossom
Oh, will my nurturing expose your soft soul
Your exquisite flower, a lovers reward
Ivor Steven (c)Β Jan 2020
I’m so glad you did the challenge, Ivor. Thank you. We’ve already had this conversation haven’t we, I am hopeless at remembering names of plants, but I bet one of your many friends can name them all! π π
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Haha ..I’m hoping so Sue…. nearly midnight here, and I’m off to sleep now…xx
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My lunchtime and then I might take a nap! Woody is stretched out in front of the log burner snoring, I think he has the idea for a winterβs afternoon!
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Yep, Woody has got the right idea
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Sleep well, Ivor xx
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I’m nearly in bed… I’ve one more poem to copy and paste into my file…….
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I think Iβll use that line… as for me Iβm nearly asleep!
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Lovely plants! I’ve seen all of these before but don’t know their names. π
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Yes they look lovely in little courtyard….
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I found this link hope it helps:
https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g4230/succulent-types/?slide=24
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Thank you Nanette, I’ll have a look xx
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Most of them are cacti Ivor….succulents!
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There you are, I said I knew nothing about them, π€π π
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Wonderful poem, Ivor–can’t help you with plant names, though, as I’m relatively new to being a plant-mom (have only lost a few!).
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My house is your home. That is a beautiful slogan for plant lovers. You have so many varieties, I know not a single of their names.
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the poem is nice interlude for me…. the week’s early trauma and sadness, was overwhelming me… ππ
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flowers, plants and pets – always a respite from the harshness and sadness dished upon us. sorry for your difficult week, this poem is indeed a balm for the heart
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Thank you Gina, and I wrote another light hearted on today… About my garden gnome…. I’ll post it later tonight…… I’m trying to keep myself up… πππ
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I will be sure to look out for it later. Keep yourself up and positive like you always do. ππ―π
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The wonderful Carolyn reminded me about pain, and how to soak it up and learn what you can about yourself from every painful experience.. and use the pain as strengthening tool… πππ
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That’s wise and helpful. Learning something new from a painful experience sounds a good strength to develop. I am glad she shared that tip.
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I knew how to handle it, but I just needed a refresher course.. πππ
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And you are my lovely refresher.. Lol! πΉ
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We all need our times of support, at the moment, I’m wishing I was living by myself… πππ
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You wish you were living by yourself? We do need support and it comes in all sorts of forms. You do a pretty good job getting involved in community and clubs.
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Thank you dear Gina.. one day we’ll sit down, have a coffee and cake, and have that we will love you to have,, soon,,, ππ
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Oh.. I missed a few words
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Lovely plants! and You have brought up an interesting topic here.
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Thank you for your kind words
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OH, I love your plants!!! I think succulents are so beautiful and other-worldly in some ways! That top one is gorgeous…purple-y!
Your poem is sweet and wonderful! π
Okay…their names are: 1. Stu 2. Maria 3. Mario 4. George, Jr. 5. Annabelle 6. Vern 7. Jenn 8. Jimmy 9. Patsy 10. Davey
Ha! I’m just jokin’ around! π
Find a good website on succulents and cacti and maybe you can find their names. Even if you never know their names you can keep enjoying them and their beauty and they can keep enjoying you and your tender-loving-care! Enjoy the home you share! π
Oh, Okay…I’ll admit…sometimes I HAVE given my plants names like those I listed above. π
HUGS!!! π
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Oh Carolyn you’ve made smile so much… just what Ivor needed……. my heart is still hurting, but I’m definitely going betterer tonight… once an Ivor .. always, an Ivor…..πβ€π….. I’m not thinking about the succulents that much… I was trying to relieve myself from the heartache I’m feeling……. I’ve a another light hearted piece I’ll be posting later today….. Trying to keep my on “The Brighter Side Of Life”
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YAY! Always love to give you smiles! π
Sometimes I think you and I cry enough for a mazillion people! We should have invested in tissue/Kleenex stock! π π
But, I’d rather have a tender-heart and free flowing tears than have a hard-heart and a cold demeanor. π
Ha! “once an Ivor always an Ivor”! I love that! I could say the same about me, but you know…change Ivor to Carolyn π
Good! I know in between the tears you are smiling and laughing…all of your emotions are free flowing. π
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Yeah…. Yes I laugh, cry and love all at the same time, the boys at the pub, smile and laugh at me /with me, and hug me when I need one… ππ€π
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Glad the boys give the hugs when needed! π€
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Haha I think I hug them first and then they respond anyhow……((Hugs))
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Love this vid! π and I love those Monty Python-ers! π
And I will follow that advice…always look on the brighter side of life!
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My Thursday evening at the pub last, was all about a wonderful chat, looking on the brighter side of life !! ππ
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Good! π
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Plants can be wonderful friends listening for hours patiently to anything we need to say. I hope this day finds you well, Ivor.
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Yes indeed Ali, impartial listeners, as we ramble on ππ
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