First up
Early bloomer
A real show stopper
Last snowfall graces her pretty purple petals
Her name is Crocus
Hope of winter’s passing
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Next up we have
Tall and graceful with ruffled lace adorning her yellow head
She sways in chilly breezes
Often drenched in rain
Bright sunny disposition never diminished
Her name is daffodil
Delight of spring
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For our next contestant
Highly regarded and coveted around the world
Simplicity at its finest
Dressed in jeweled hues
She really knows how to draw a crowd
Her name is tulip
Promise of glorious days
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Coming up next we have a regal beauty
Timeless and treasured
Her delicate blossoms gather in heavy bunches
Dressed in various hues of white, pink, and purple accented with jade accessories
She knows how to attract an audience
Her name is rhododendron
Promise of summer days ahead
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And for our final contestant
A blushing beauty
Most delicate and desirable
Her fragrance and beauty melts the heart of everyone
Her wardrobe is vastly varied and imaginative
Her name is rose
Anticipation of beautiful futures
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It’s nearly impossible to pick a winner when so much beauty abounds. Peonies and daisies, sunflowers and nasturtiums and so many others will write the poetry of nature this spring.
We are down to our final five contestants. As they parade through the gardens announcing the arrival and departure of the season of hope, let’s take a look once more at the top five. Will it be rose in her royal finery? Will it be the more delicate daffodil? The breathtaking rhodie? The surprising crocus? Or perhaps the timeless tulip. As they make their appearances in succession over the coming months you can choose a favorite or you can love them all. Enjoy!!
There we have it folks. Let’s have these lovely ladies take a final bow as we await the judges decision -which of these will be crowned and win Spring’s Annual Beauty Pageant?
©Belindabotzong2018
Wonderful, Belinda, just wonderful!