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The above photos, are of mine & dad’s, colourful and spectacular Day Lily, which is now in full bloom. Personally this plant is the King of my garden, and he was originally my dad’s pride and joy, and I rescued the Day Lily from my parents homestead in Ocean Grove, (“Tullawalla”), and of course I enjoy a strong spiritual connection with this lovely flower, especially this time of the year, as the Day Lily blooms to coincide with the anniversary of my dad’s birthday, eleven days ago…..
Day Lily, Love and Another Year
Upon my pillow I sleep.
Good morning, I do peek.
From the cushion of my dreams.
To my yard’s radiating beams.
Of blushing red hues, oh so bright.
You flower during the night.
And after cuddling the dew.
You open up your scenic view.
Blooming, standing proud and steep.
Vivid perfection at my feet.
A glorious Lily, like wings of a dove.
And by day you air your love.
Ivor Steven (c) Feb 2020
Beautiful
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Thank you Lorraine 💙🌏🤗❤️
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gorgeous poem Ivor and how lovely that it blooms every year just in time
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It’s a gorgeous flower, dad was a gorgeous man, and it’s gorgeous time of the year 🌹❤️🌷🌷
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Ivor I think this is one of my favorites, of yours. Your connection to the flower and the emotions with it (perhaps) make this all the more beautiful as I read it.
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The flower is beautiful, my dad was a beautiful man,, he made our world beautiful….
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What a heartfelt and amazing thing for a son to say about his father. ❤
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Amazing is good word for my dad….xx
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I love that you have this and this is him blooming and watching over you
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Thank you Beth.. Picture perfect ❤️🌷🌷🌏🤗
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Beautiful!!
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Thank you Punam 🌷🌷❤️🌏🤗
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You are welcome, Ivor! 🤗💙🌷
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The poem is beautiful and Sia’s music adds that touch of mystical to this post. What a nice remembrance to the memories these Day Lilies must bring to you. 🙂
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Thank you Elizabeth, and yes my courtyard garden is small but very precious… Sia songs are always lyrically good xx
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Very lovely, all aspects. 🙂
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A beautiful flower, to represent a beautiful dad in my life…xxx
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There is something about that rich, red flower that brings a smile to even the most solemn face. It is the color of life. You poem makes me smile too. As always.
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Thank you dear Claudia, yes that’s a wonderful colour of life…xxx
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Wow, wow, wow, Ivor! What a beautiful poem and flower meaning and SONG! ❤ I'm checking out more of this Sia…
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Ohhh, I do know her but not that song: it can easily whisk me away for a long while… ❤
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Oh Sia is a great singer, a Australian, who works a lot in Europe…..
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Thank you dear Laura, yes the whole article is all about my beautiful dad…xx
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Lilies are so regal and do speak of love!
Wonderful poem, Ivor!
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Me and my dad had an amazing relationship, like we were twins….xx
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