Phlox

The ripening berries

Summer's last blaze

when her breath is of jasmine

and phlox is her sigh

Let me dream then,

of summer

and float through the haze

peaceful breath

bed of poppies

ceiling of blue sky

From The Insomniac's Prayer
by Sara L. Russell

[Ann H. LeFevre]

They really are so pretty! Beautiful shot Allison. Lovely poem too!

[Mary Downing Hahn]

Love the poem and the photo. Phlox are one of my favorites -- I have some of the same color in my garden..

[Joyce Wells]

Beautiful shot, Allison - love the color, and your framing is wonderful! Love the poem, too!

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Terry]

what a pleasant color to look at, these just jump off the screen.

[Mrs. Smith]

Just beautiful!

[cglist]

Gorgeous shot of these blooms!

[Phil Howcroft]

a gorgeous full frame of purple phlox allison :)