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Oh Camellia {photopoem}


a luscious profusion
of pink perfection



gobs of cotton candy
stuck by giddy children
all over evergreen



buttercream centers
sweet tart petals
falling delicately 
into pink puddles below




how have I lived this many springs
never witnessing such
casual elegance on every corner



dark green leaves
silent all winter but knowing
their Springtime would come




and they would become
the star of the sea side



and this girl's
heart




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  1. iHannaMarch 26, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Beautiful photos, lovely pink!

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  2. ElisaMarch 26, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Cool and fun. =)

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  3. paulineMarch 26, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    SUCH a wonderful poem and the pics are absolutely AMAZING!!
    I love this part of the poem:

    "buttercream centers
    sweet tart petals
    falling delicately
    into pink puddles below"

    Genius. Thanks for sharing! xoxo

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  4. MichelleMarch 27, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Gorgeous pictures!

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  5. noreenMarch 28, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    So pretty Misty! These grow in your yard? You must love to look at them and enjoy their beauty.

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  6. ZenaMarch 29, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    So very beautiful. Thanks for sharing

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