open...

...sesames

and so it burst - on the scene - in a big way - one day mere buds - the next, all 4 were opening - and i was astonished - at the beauty of my amaryllis - flower and why i love - them every christmas season

knowing i have another - plant still lingering only - provides me with hope - for the weeks to come - and what i have to look forward to - as i realize it will be - delight in even more beauty - with blooms and the ability - to lay claim to...

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happy day.....