Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Zinnias

Zinnias have always been one of my favorite flowers.
They are present in some of my earliest memories of flower gardens.
After  our move to Virginia,  I had planted some in a pot once 
but they fell victim to powdery mildew,
the curse of humid environments.
So I haven't grown any for years.


But once I fixed my tiny little flower bed in the sun,
I decided to give them another try.
And so there they are, vibrant pinks,
saucy oranges, pink-edged whites.
I am hopeful that they will bloom and grow
through the summer.
But even if they don't, just seeing them has given me enough pleasure 
to last for awhile.
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