22 August 2010

Today's Flowers. . . are for my Mama!

Sweepy called my attention to the singing new buds.
It may well be my late Mama because it is her birthday!
 . . . they seem in a hurry to grow and open up!
The deep magenta petals love the rain!
I held them in my hands and whispered a prayer of thanks!
 . . . for her timeless beauty and grace . . .
. . . for her strength, her laughter, her kindness and generosity.
. . . for her independence and creativity and joy!
. . . and for being so much more than just a mother to me and the community, she was a caring friend, a supportive wife, a kind sister and sister-in-law, a woman that inspired passion, raw power, and ever-faithful love and belief that all things will come to pass, and pass graciously and joyfully!

Happy Birthday, Mama!
Wherever you are, you will live forever in my creative spirit until we meet again . . .
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8 comments:

Chubskulit Rose said...

So gorgeous! Have a great Sunday!

Clematis

eileeninmd said...

Wonderful tribute to your Mama. Your orchid is gorgeous!

Carver said...

Wonderful tribute to your mother and gorgeous flowers.

Arija said...

Some of us have had mothers whom one can truly honour as you can yours.
Love your orchid, from bud to bloom.

Unknown said...

an exquisite flower for your mama. a lovely tribute.

lina@women's perspectives said...

Happy birthday to your Mama. The orchids are so lovely!

Thanks for your greetings and comforting words...it means a lot :)

maryt/theteach said...

Lui, Happy Birthday to your Mom! These orchids are gorgeous! I'm so glad to have met you in the blogosphere! :)

maryt/theteach said...

An extremely creative footnote photo, Lui! I love it! Your hands, your dog's paws, amazing! :)