Life Is Full of Sweet Spots

“Stretching his hand up

to reach the stars,

too often man forgets

the flowers at his feet.”

— Jeremy Bentham

celestial presence

opening wide to the sun

spreading their stardust

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Star-shaped tulips are unique varieties characterized by pointed or widely spaced petals that open wide in full sun to form radiant, star-like blooms • Photos at Wicked Tulips Flower Farm and “Star-shaped” haiku by Mary O’Connor

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