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Night Queen In Preen
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Night Queen In Preen |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Night Queen In Preen ~*Marge Tindal*~  She readies herself for the plunge of night taking on an almost transparent sheen Sets about to strut her favors portrayingthe Night Queen In Preen~  Scenting the boudoir with heady perfume she offers herself up to all Sort of becoming, if you will, Cinderella of her own bloomin’ ball~  Knowing she burns with beauteous fire She turns with a smile to onlookers admire There’s no time to waste in getting right to the object of her desire~  She spreads her petals, as though she knows this moment will be caught in lens-glance She curtsies to the throng of paparazzi This is her star-studded chance~  The spotlight knows she’s ready The applause commands a bow She has preened full-circle There is no stopping her now~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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yv Senior Member
since 2003-05-30
Posts 574 |
I loved this. I really felt like I was the princess in the story...like I was at a royal ball dancing with the handsome prince...and we danced until the dawn approached the skyline. Lovely write Madame Marge! Yv~Seeing eternal Sunshine |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Oh my goodness!!!!! I can't believe it. Marge, my mother has a plant like this...in fact, I think recently my sister, Miscellanea, may have taken it. It is, we think, well over 50 years old. We waited for years and years and years to see it bloom. And, it was well worth the wait! The plant sprawled all over the room it was in and as a teenager, I used to call it the monster....it was not a very pretty plant....but we grew to love it so....and that blossom....Oh My Goodness! I'm hoping to send my Mom a copy of your poetry and the photos.  ....jo |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge-sis.....We have one of those.....it is so spectacular!! I'm so glad that you have one too! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
OH please someone give me the name of that beauty!!! I must find one for myself... Isn't she beautiful?! And, your words are perfect Marge. Hugs~Nancy ~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
what a unique plant. And what a beautiful flower. Thank you for sharing this with us Marge. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
very pretty..  Thanks for the wonderful tale Poetry can get you very far |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: What a spectacular series of photos and the poem is an inspired write! Is this a Cereus?? I have never seen one but have read about them and I know they don't bloom often and always at night! Thanks so much for sharing this exquisite piece! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wow! Breathtaking! hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Betty Senior Member
since 2002-08-13
Posts 1159Virginia |
Awesome!!!!!!!!! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I feel as though I witnessed the emergence of a goddess! I was filled with awe and wonder with both the photography and the accompanying poetry! Truly a treasure of a post!  EO |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, Some times you do it and some times you do it right. This time you caught the ring.  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
You ALL are such a *gift* to my heart ... how could I not share this beauty with you~ Yes, a Cereus, ... funny thing though, it is 'said' that they only bloom once a year ... but this one has already given us three blooming treats ! This time ... I brought her inside (on stage) for the opening curtain ! SHE was stunning ... we literally sat and watched her emerge into full bloom ... the aroma was enchanting~ The blossom begins to open ... and in little staged spurts ... reaches the climax of blooming ... then takes her bow just at rise of sun !!! (I know ... I watched !) I just love being able to share these beauties with you all~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
I would almost say a blossom beyond words, but you found the most fitting words to describe it. Thank you so much for sharing this rare beauty dressed in custom fitted poetry. Rae |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
beauty on the eyes... a perfect blossom, Marge M |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Marge, Jo forwarded your thread to me. I can hardly believe how wonderfully anyone could portray the magic of this plant in photography and poetry. Your photographs contain much more detail than my 'sleepy eyes' observed during those long awaited moments of blossom! I knew the plant was breath-takingly beautiful, yet, not nearly as beautiful as your photo renders the blossom! Yes, as Jo indicated, my mother has the plant. She recently set one or two of the leaves in water to take root. Can't wait until they do! Thanks for this marvelous treat! miscellanea |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Friends all~ It is such a joy to be able to share these passing precious moments of bloom with you~ Misc~ I am so happy that you liked it too~ She IS the Queen of the Night~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Marge What a beautiful flower this is! I have never seen a flower as this. What is it called? I enjoyed your verse! Love Isobel xo |
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