neighborhood…

…iris

series

number 3

in shades of purple

appearing as a bud - and as only buds - can do, presenting hope - hope of things - to come, of - what will be - of what we wish for - what is desired - of course i’m using - the bud as a - life metaphor here - a representation for us - to use hope in - a much broader - sense because don’t we - all need a great - deal of hope - in this continuing tumultuous - world we’re living in

so that’s what i - offer up in this iris bud - oh sure, i could’ve - posted another actual - iris flower from the - neighborhood as there - were many to choose from - but my instinct sent - me in this direction instead - telling me someone needed - to grasp the branch - of hope, to make it…

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happy day.....