Saturday, August 15, 2009

Naked Ladies



Amaryllis belladonna, the Naked Lady, how I love this lily. It blooms in the hot dry days of August. Rising up from the ground with complete surprise, no foliage involved just a tough stalk springing up giving birth to a beautiful pink flower. It almost seems as if the drier and harder the ground the more abundant the display. You will find them growing along chainlink fences, empty lots, industrial roads, and dusty barren fields. I love their persistence and ability to adapt. I think there is a lesson for me to learn from them. I am filled with gratitude for their beauty when I see them. And say a thank you for teaching me the lesson about how hard work pays off. The photos of this display I took along a dry narrow industrial road with semi trucks roaring by and smelly exhaust fumes. I was continually amazed that anything so beautiful could grow in such a ugly place. Another lesson in that one can rise above the circumstances and be a better and different person. There are so many lessons that nature can teach me I just have to have a open and willing heart.

7 comments:

  1. I love these too!! We had them by our house in OH. They surprised me every year when they came up. I am so grateful for the green here and all the flowers and shrubs!! I missed them so much living in the desert!!

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  2. I love your photos But I love the post is even more beautiful

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  3. Lorrie, for the most part , you always show us how to rise above everyday!

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  4. Lorrie - what would I do without your inspirational blogs? Your posts and photos are such a highlight. Thank you for relentlessly sharing your talents and your wisdom.
    hugs....

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  5. Gorgeous photos and a beautiful post! You are an inspiration, Lorrie!! Hugs, Silke

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  6. i am home...hope your are well....loving the post darling...looking forward to seeing you soon....much love

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  7. 'Hot dry days of August' ?
    I wish. The North west of england is under a raincloud and its cold.

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