the beginning...

...of things to come

with opening buds on the christmas cactus...

full blossoms hanging - in glorious delight...
petals outstretched - like angels protecting...
sheer iridescence - a sheen sublime...
hints of pink - teasing in the white...

all call to me - during this time of year... bringing forth memories of my grandmother's cactus - how it lasted for years in my mother's care - after gran passed on - probably a good 50 years, i kid you not... it just kept going - with the prettiest blossoms ever... i can only hope - i have some of whatever touch grandma had and mom still does... the ability to nuture, gently tend - so they will produce wonderous blossoms - lasting enjoyment - many...

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happy day.....