Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The Lure of Mimosa

From the third floor window of the attic room, I lean out to enjoy the waning blooms and heady fragrance of the mimosa tree. Patiently I wait for the fickle flight of a butterfly to settle down to a feast of nectar.

8 comments:

  1. I remember well the memosa at my grandmothers house... I loved the sweet smell that enveloped it when it was in full bloom, and how the little pink puffs would glide through the air as the breeze blew.

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  2. ~you are surround by such beauty that grows...beautiful tree...warm wishes and brightest blessings~

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  3. I always admired my neighbor's tree as a child and was thrilled when one grew up in my yard. Neighbors and friends said I should chop it down as it would crack my foundation and is just a messy garbage tree. My husband tried to chop it down three times and it just grew back more beautiful. For me it is a childhood wish fulfilled. Have a lovely day Mother Moon!

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  4. I am Faerwillow... but the gypsy in me wants to sell these surroundings for an extended tour across the country! I have photographed every inch of my yard and now it's time to move on. Wish me luck! Blessed be!

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  5. Another coincidence. I have just been writing a story featuring mimosa and its heady fragrance. After I discovered mimosa, I looked up to find a perfume with that scent in it. I found 'Amarige' by 'Givenchy' so I bought some. It's gorgeous.
    You have given us a perfect picture of this lovely tree, which the Chinese call 'the sleeping tree' because of its habit of closing up its leaves when the dusk comes.
    I would like to borrow the picture when I post my story. Is that possible, please?
    Blessings, Star

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  6. I would be honored for you to use my picture Star! So many coincidences going on with my blog friends. It's just terrific! Brightest blessings!

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  7. Perfect moment for the picture to be taken. Very nice.

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  8. Thanks Sumit! I thought if I aimed high I might get a bee, a butterfly, or a hummingbird. Cheers!

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