February 6, 2010

 

firework flower

i love flowers

i have never seen anything like this one though

the neighbourhood boys, 

edwardo and ricardo

saw this flower high up on a tree on the east side of the island

they were with their dad at a kiln 

the only way they could get it was to 

climb up a mountain of sawdust 

(to quote ricardo)

that was as high as the tree

jump,

and finally they were able to get a flower for me

they just kept thinking:

'oh debi would love this!'

they are right!

i wish i knew what it is called

i also hope that they grow up to be men

who will go to great lengths to get beautiful things

for the one they love.

oh by the way,

the fragrance is intoxicating!

i have it sitting on the dining room table and

with the sea breeze the smell is deliciously sweet

and wonderful.

mmmmmmm