“The greatest glory in living
lies not in never falling,
but in rising
every time we fall.”
— Nelson Mandela
iris stretch so high
hanging petals open wide
pageant of beauty
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Stained in divine purple, Japanese Iris stand straight and tall, relaxed petals stroking the essence of life • Photo and “Divine Display” haiku by Mary O’Connor
© 2025
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 
“Pageant of beauty” is the perfect line, Mary – there is nothing in the world like a blue iris.
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