Flower Lover
“Flower Lover” by Geert Weggen
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roses are red
violets are blue
my garden is dead
and I’m missing you
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grand feasts for my eyes
memories of former glories
flowers, buds, and butterflies
alive with grand stories
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with your spring arrival
come water, magic, and light
nature’s colors gone viral
I shall revel in delight
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Speaking of delight, Dutch photographer Geert Weggen has a clear passion for red squirrels. He’s been photographing them for over 6 years, resulting in some of the most amazing photos I’ve seen. The squirrels express their play and delight in nature, just like many of us human critters. Here are 30 of his best shots featured on the BrightVibes website. The photo above is titled Flower Power and inspired my poetry. I often behave just like this squirrel, diving into flowers for a closer look and smell. Maybe I was a bee in a former life. 🙂
writing to freedom 
I’m waiting for spring, too.
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Many of us are Deb. Meanwhile, we have memories, photos, and indoor plants!
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So cute and beautiful 💕
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Thank you and welcome Ribana.
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😊
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I can’t wait for spring!
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There seems to be a lot of spring fever going around. 🙂
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Yes most definitely. Soon enough! 😊
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🙂
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This is truly delightful, Brad! Thank you!
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Thanks for playing with us Aina. I’m glad you enjoyed.
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omgosh i LOVE that photo! how precious! what a capture by Geert. love your musings to accompany it too. your poems are full of lightness, hope, passion, and playfulness ever more so these days. i feel some good stuff bubbling in you!
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Thanks Tania. I have been feeling more play, delight, and love. I’m happy to hear they’re coming through my poetry. to good vibes! 🙂
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they are indeed!!! i love it!
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Yay! 🤹♂️
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Hahaha so cute, Brad and such a wonderful picture of this cutie pie. What a beautiful poem too. Great post
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Yes, Geert’s photos are wonderful, full of beauty and delight. I’m glad you enjoyed our playtime Kamal. 🙂
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Yes absolutely Brad nice to be happy and cheerful. Welcome dear
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To happy hearts! 🤸🏼♀️
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Yes absolutely true Brad. Happiness all the way.
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A most wonderful photo and lovely poem about longing for spring.
miriam
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Thank you Miriam. It’s fun to dream and play again. Spring is in my heart as I look out at snow. 🙂
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LOVED this post, Brad!! That image stole my Heart and I laughed for sheer JOY! Spring is coming …. I’ve seen some of the early signs. And that sun is really making it’s warmth known these days as well. 🦋
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I’m glad you could share in the joy Amy. 🤸🏼♀️ Geert’s photos are full of wonder and joy. Yes it does feel great to see signs of spring. Yay! 🧚
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So adorable! Smiling big time as I enjoy your photos and post. Happy Friday! Andrea 😀
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How wonderful Andrea! I’m delighted you stopped by to play with us today. 🙂
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💥🕺💞
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The wonderful thing about seasons is the turning, Brad. The dead garden amazingly comes to life again. Beautiful image. I’m heading over to check out more squirrels. 🙂
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Agreed Diana. I love the procession of seasons in a garden.
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Haha I love it! 🙂
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I’m glad you enjoyed them Julie!
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Oh my Gosh, I love the squirrel !!!! Reminds me of the one that came to visit me last summer. So sweet 🙂 Great words as well Brad…Thanks. Have a peaceful weekend in your new digs! VK
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Thank you VK. Geerts has a great rapport with squirrels. I’m happy to see signs of spring.
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I am seriously considering not going back to New York until spring arrives.
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Sounds like a great plan. Maybe I’ll join you! 🙂
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Oh, his pictures are Gorgeous!! Thanks for the introduction, Brad 🙂
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I’m glad you enjoyed Geert’s wonderful photos!
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A gorgeous poem, Brad. I am sure you are missing summer by now.
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Thanks Robbie. I’m actually enjoying winter, and I love flowers anytime! 🙂
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Love his pic…so fun! Great poem….
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Thank you Kirt. We both had fun. 🙂
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Omg image is too good
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Thanks Divya. I’m glad you enjoyed his photography.
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Such beautiful pictures❤️ thanks for sharing brad❤️ much love Barbara x
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My pleasure Barbara. His pictures are filled with joy! ❤
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it’s is best photo. really beautiful
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Agreed Mark. Thanks for visiting.
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Reblogged this on Talitha's World.
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thank you Talitha.
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