“Life’s a wheel of fortune and it’s my chance to spin it.” — Tupac Shakur kissed by the sun mesmerizing whorl of gold wheel of good fortune * * * Sunflower spins its wheel of lucky golden petals • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Good Fortune” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” — Napolean Hill small things fill one’s eyes tiny bouquet of posies petite perfection * * * Tiny little vase holds oversized beauty • Photo and “Little Things” haiku and photo by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Yes, despite darkness, there is always some light that can enter our lives to brighten the darkest of moments.” — Becky Johnen beauty in the weeds bright spots disconnect darkness initiators of joy * * * Lone marsh mallows brighten the journey along the road • Photo and “Bright Spots” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Bright Spots
“The fragrance of lavender dances on the breeze, a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and make peace within.” — Unknown lavender’s magic unfolding in gentle winds whispers of calmness * * * Said to symbolize purity, quietness, elegance, calmness, royalty, the lavender flower boasts a fragrance that quiets the mind and soul. British author Margaret … More Serenity
“Raphael probably would have painted out the freckles, and that would have been a mistake. Like brushing cinnamon off cinnamon toast.” — E. L. Konigsburg smatterings of sun whimsical dustings of charm kisses of beauty * * * Poets call out freckles for their whimsy, innocence and youth, as nature’s tiny specks of creativity. Irish … More Freckles
“Beauty is a radiance that originates from within and comes from inner security and strong character.” — Jane Seymour strength and character symbolized thru finery power of beauty * * * With their tall, sword-like stalks and trumpet-shaped blossoms, gladioli take their name from the Latin word, gladius, meaning sword. Their role as the birth … More Lasting Love
“People must feel that the natural world is important and valuable and beautiful and wonderful and an amazement and a pleasure.” — David Attenborough portal of calm unadulterated reserve inner peace haven * * * Unspoiled tangle of natural beauty provides sanctuary of peace and quiet • Photo and “Sanctuary” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Sanctuary
“A symbol is indeed the only possible expression of some invisible essence, a transparent lamp about a spiritual flame…” — William Butler Yeats threads of silky fluff ornamental expression unexpected might * * * Lighting the world with its delicate clusters of silky pink threads, the Mimosa, or Persian Silk Tree, symbolizes sensitivity, gentleness, compassion … More Sensitivity
“There are connoisseurs of blue just as there are connoisseurs of wine.” — Sidonie Gabrielle Colette every shade likely sky, ocean deep, precious gems dimensions of soul * * * Hydrangea, with their showy ornamental blossoms, are loved for their kaleidoscope of changing colors, ranging from shades of pink to violet to purple to deep … More Shades of Blue
“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 * * * Stained in divine purple, Japanese Iris stand straight and tall, relaxed petals stroking the essence of life • Photo and “Divine … More Divine Display
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 