Marsh Marigold

By Rhiannonw

Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Splash of giant ‘buttercups’ –
King Cups bold,
on the dark and boggy bank,
glossy Marigold.

They claim there are no petals,
but the sepals turn to butter,
blaze out in the sunshine –
loud contagious laughter.   

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Comments

Submitted by Penny4athought on

Very nice image. Feels like a summer day.

Penny4athought

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Good! I hoped it might be cheering, as the sight was to me yesterday! Thanks for telling me. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Bee on

This is just perfect, Rhiannon.

Bee

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it, Bee. They are such special flowers, arent' they,  and usually in such drab or boggy places, making a real shout! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by denni1 on

Remember putting them under your chin when you were wee ! Fresh as a daisy, this xx

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, it was the smaller real buttercups we picked for that, but these big Marsh Marigolds would probably work even better! Thanks, Denni. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by denni1 on

Of course. Silly me !

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

No worries, it still applies! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

What lovely images you create. I too love the yellow flowers of spring, and spent many a time to see if I like butter or not.

I mowed my lawn and felt bad about the dandelions who met their death as a result. So pretty they were, spotting the green with touches of gold. I've left a few in the border to keep me cheery.

Jean

 

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks Jean. Glad you enjoyed my verbal pic. Dandelions do seem teasingly laughing too don't they?! Rhiannon