Why do they think that I must drink I am waterlogged to the brink My magenta blooms do frown As my roots will surely drown Orchids love humidity And never morbidity Why do they think that I must drink I am waterlogged to the brink
Grace is hosting D’Verse Poets tonight. She has prompted us to write an Octelle The Octelle, created by Emily Romano, is a poem consisting of eight lines using personification and symbolism in a telling manner. The syllable count structure for this verse is 8, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, and the rhyme scheme is aa/bb/cc/aa. The first two lines and the last two lines are identical. This is my first time using this form.
I nearly drowned one of my orchids due to the extreme weather in the UK. I’ve now moved it from my kitchen windowsill to a cooler place in my dining room.
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Christine Bolton
August 12, 2022 at 8:55 am
They are worth the effort if understanding their minimal care. We think they are high maintenance, but they really aren’t ☺️💕
There’s a touch of humour here in the orchid’s voice. I enjoyed this poem. So different and unique.
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Christine Bolton
August 11, 2022 at 11:58 pm
Thank you Nitin. There is an orchid at work and i have had to put on note on it that says “Please don’t give me water. I have just had a drink”. Its all I can do to stop others trying to be helpful and watering the plant that doesn’t need it. 😧🤣
You have to have a special knack to keep orchids happy, I think. Their epiphytic system is finicky. I’m guessing they love Florida weather.
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Christine Bolton
August 11, 2022 at 8:57 pm
Indeed they do Lisa. There are here in abundance and for sale everywhere. People gift them all the time and the recipient rarely knows how to care for it. The need to keep watering always kills it.
I like keeping mine outside for maximum humidity although I mess up sometimes and the summer rains kill them. Best to get them out of the pot and let them cling to the palm trees.
I had a wood dishwashing rack I tried to get them to cling to when I had them, but it seemed I never sprayed them enough to keep their epiphytes wet and they didn’t do well. I’d love to see them growing on palm trees!
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Christine Bolton
August 11, 2022 at 9:04 pm
Its a lovely sight to see them clinging. Some people just hang them in their trees in square, slatted hanging boxes. A very pretty sight too ☺️💕
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Gillena Cox
August 11, 2022 at 7:55 pm
Orchids are exqusite blooms. Luv them.
Happy Thursday.
Much💖love.
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Christine Bolton
August 11, 2022 at 9:00 pm
Me too Gillena. Thanks for stopping by! Always a pleasure to see you here ☺️💕
I confess, I may be an orchid killer too! Have since given up trying to grow plants. Definitely DO NOT have a green thumb. lol
Lol 🤣 I must admit some are very difficult but overall it’s not too hard. We always overwater and that’s the problem.
I hope this orchid is heard as he articulates his issue quite well. 😉 A refreshing personification here.
LOL! Thanks Mish ☺️💕🌺
I hear ya, pretty orchid!
Love this, Christine. 😊❤️
I think I have become the Orchid Whisperer 🤣🌺 Thanks Punam
I absolutely love this, Christine! 😍 The title itself is such a hook! Gorgeously rendered 💖💖
I’m so happy you liked it Sanaa ☺️💕🌺
The title itself is such a hook! 😍 This is gorgeously rendered, Christine! ❤❤
Thank you so much Sanaa! ☺️🌺
Oh dear – I am guilty of this
Oh so many of us are VJ ! 😐
Understanding as much about nurturing orchids as possible is important in helping them prosper. Thank you for this beautifully crafted remainder.
Yes, its such a shame to lose one when it wasn’t necessary
Agreed. I feel the same way.
Thanks Joyce. ☺️💕
You’re welcome!
Nobody every reads the instructions, do they?
Nope! Lol ☺️
Been there and done that! Poor orchid. Lovely poem
You are not alone Sadje 🤣❤️🌺 Lol
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I nearly drowned one of my orchids due to the extreme weather in the UK. I’ve now moved it from my kitchen windowsill to a cooler place in my dining room.
They are worth the effort if understanding their minimal care. We think they are high maintenance, but they really aren’t ☺️💕
There’s a touch of humour here in the orchid’s voice. I enjoyed this poem. So different and unique.
Thank you Nitin. There is an orchid at work and i have had to put on note on it that says “Please don’t give me water. I have just had a drink”. Its all I can do to stop others trying to be helpful and watering the plant that doesn’t need it. 😧🤣
Great title. Lovely use of the Octelle form. 🙂
Thank you Kitty ☺️💕
Perfect personification, we must listen to the orchids! ❣️
Yes! They are dying to be heard Tricia 🤣🌺
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Clever and oh so true! 😁
Yes. We are murderers! 🤣
Oh no, for the death of an orchid. It takes a lot of care & patience to take care of orchid and waterlogged them to death. Love your title too!
Phew! Thanks Grace. I’m happy I got it right. ☺️
You have to have a special knack to keep orchids happy, I think. Their epiphytic system is finicky. I’m guessing they love Florida weather.
Indeed they do Lisa. There are here in abundance and for sale everywhere. People gift them all the time and the recipient rarely knows how to care for it. The need to keep watering always kills it.
I like keeping mine outside for maximum humidity although I mess up sometimes and the summer rains kill them. Best to get them out of the pot and let them cling to the palm trees.
I had a wood dishwashing rack I tried to get them to cling to when I had them, but it seemed I never sprayed them enough to keep their epiphytes wet and they didn’t do well. I’d love to see them growing on palm trees!
Its a lovely sight to see them clinging. Some people just hang them in their trees in square, slatted hanging boxes. A very pretty sight too ☺️💕
Orchids are exqusite blooms. Luv them.
Happy Thursday.
Much💖love.
Me too Gillena. Thanks for stopping by! Always a pleasure to see you here ☺️💕