Prairie Clover
Purple Prairie Clover image by Joe Neal
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purple clovers glow
a passion magnet for bees
nature’s dance of love
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We’re lucky to have Joe Neal as a local resource for identifying birds, flowers, and prairies in the Ozarks. Joe has been sharing his love for nature for the last 40 years, first working for the Forest Service, and more recently as a local birding guide. He often shares his wise musings on the interplay of man and nature. Thanks Joe.
writing to freedom 
It’s an intriguing flower. Part of me feels like I’ve seen it before, but I’m not sure…
Lovely poem for it though, Brad. Hugs.
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Ha, ha. Thanks for being polite Teagan. Hugs n’ stuff!
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Bushwa… I’m anything but PC. The poem is lovely. And I think it was a similar but different plant… maybe even from when i was a kid…
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Great memory. I was more focused on critters as a kid. 🙂
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that’s really a beautiful plant which we don’t have here, Brad, have a nice day, regards Mitza
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Thanks Mitza. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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Pretty….first time I looked at it I thought of a clown hat…Funny…Bet it’s pretty when a whole lot of it is mass blooming….Nice….VK 🙂
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A clown hat sounds fun VK. Yes, a large grouping would be wonderful!
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A beautiful flower with beautiful words…We need more people like Joe in the world 🙂 janet
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Thank you Janet. Agreed, we need more folks like Joe with passion and dedication. He also organizes and runs annual bird counts in the area.
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Here’s to all the wonderful people that bring positive energy into our world. Have a lovely weekend. janet 🙂
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Thanks. You’re in that group for me Janet.
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So pretty, Brad. Your haiku is perfect. I love the “bee magnet.” 🙂
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Thank youi Diana. Maybe it needs to be a song! 🙂
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Beautiful post Brad. I love how your writing brings US to freedom. 💜
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How kind Andrea. I’m glad my words serve you. Hugs, Brad
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This is lovely Brad as are your words 🌸
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Thanks Miriam. Have a beautiful week!
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Indeed Natures Dance.. and lovely photo capture by Joe Have a perfect weekend among the clover too 🙂
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Thanks Sue. Happy dancing! 🙂
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Perfect poem for the clover. Not sure I have ever seen that type before…really pretty!! Great post, Brad!!
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Thanks Kirt. I hadn’t seen them either until Gayle’s photo.
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Fantastic poem, great photography.
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Thanks Lee.
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A lovely haiku, Brad.
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Thanks Robbie!
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We need more Prairie Clover, Brad, because we need the bees!!! Is it weird that it looks to me like it is wearing a tutu?! It’s gorgeous just like your poem. Have a wonderful week, my friend! 🙂
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Agreed Tanya. The prairie clover is odd looking and we need more flowers for the bees and butterflies. Thankfully, more people are starting to use landscaping to create habitat for insects.
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