Perennial Rockets
yellow coneflowers
setting the prairie aglow
rockets of desire
~
The Yellow Praire Coneflower is a native of the Great Plains which can reach heights of 5 feet. The cheerful petals that sweep backward from the center cone bloom from May to September. This is another stunning image taken by my friend Gayle Fetik. The image and memories of living in Boulder stir up my feelings. Living in Boulder was the most unique and enjoyable place that I’ve ever lived. It is so different from the humid coastal weather of Virginia where I grew up.
May your rockets of desire launch beautiful dreams.
writing to freedom 
Such happy looking flowers. Beautiful
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Thanks Miriam. They certainly make me smile!
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Happy to hear Brad. Hope all’s well.
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Pretty good. I’m settling into my new place and starting to see signs of fall.
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I can see the vividness of all those flowers bringing the prairie to life Brad.
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Absolutely Andrea. And Gayle’s photos has an interesting depth too.
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Beautiful, Brad. I love prairies of wildflowers. I saw some while I was on my little trip with my sister this summer and it was such a lovely sight! If only nature was always allowed to flourish freely…
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I miss seeing those wide expanses of the midwest and Colorado, filled with wildflowers and mountains in the distance! Agreed about letting nature flourish.
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I love it! Poem and picture.
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Thanks Cynthia. Blast off!
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I love these flowers…they always remind me of my time in the States. Love your accompanying words…pure magic 🙂
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Thank you Janet. They remind me of the Colorado prairies too.
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the Colorado Prairies…what a lovely thought 🙂
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beautiful flower and words, Brad
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Thanks Mitza. I hope you launch some rockets today!
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Well, I wish I could do that, then I would fly to the moon 🙂
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Ha, ha. Prepare for blast off!
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Inspired and beautiful poem and stunning flower spreading joy.
It is beautiful how it first has a blue “rocket”‘that then goes reddish brown.
Must be an amazing site.
Miriam
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Thank you Miriam. I love these blue and yellow rockets too and would love to revisit the prairies where they flourish. Welcome, Brad
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Hi Brad. I’ve confused myself about where you are now. I hope your mom is secure from the coming storm. Beautiful image. I didn’t know those flowers grew so high. Wow… Hugs.
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Hi Teagan and thanks for your concern. I need to check in with my mom and brother who are in northern Virginia. I’m in NW Arkansas so no worries here. Hugs on the rebound.
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Splendid poetic words of inspiration dear Brad.
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Thank you Kamal. I appreciate you and your endearing words. Hugs and blessings…
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Welcome dear Brad and u r a great poet. It is so nice to be sharing our comments feels nice.
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Agreed Kamal. We both write from the heart to inspire others. And yes it feels nice to connect with another kindred spirit. Thank you.
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Beautiful flowers…I’m not familiar with them and your reference to Boulder makes me think the capture is from the front range of Colorado???
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Good deduction Kirt. I think Gayle took them near Crested Butte.
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Love Crested Butte!! Thanks Brad!!
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I’ve always heard good things, but haven’t visited Crested Butte.
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Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.
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Loved the name of these and your poetry verse fits this image so well Brad.. 🙂 and I am happy they remind you of happy times in Boulder.. 🙂
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I’m grateful to still have rockets of desire and memories of a great time in Boulder. Thanks Sue.
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🙂 🙂
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Beautiful and happy looking flowers
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Thank you. May they ignite your day! 🙂
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Inspiring beautiful flowers… thanks for spreading ‘our magnificent world’ love Barbara x
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You’re most welcome. Thanks for receiving them. 🙂
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