“People receive the message of the soul through the voice. It is a voice, the tone that moves something in people.” — Rahat Fateh Ali Khan timbre of trumpets cuts through competing beauty ambiance of tone *. *. * Commanding voice of trumpets sets garden tone of beauty • Photo and “Voice” haiku by Mary … More Voice
“Happiness does not completely depend on comfort or opulence. Even a pauper can be happier than a prince.” — Ogwo David Emoni lounging in comfort wallowing in opulence life of decadence *. *. * Busy bee rests on soft bed of velvet petals • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Opulence” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Opulence
“The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals.” — Khalil Gibran feel their softness witness their face of beauty receive their blessings *. *. * Blossoms unfurl their petals, delivering the grace of their soul • Photo and “Blessings” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf.” — Albert Schweitzer call me what you like maybe rosy bonnet mushroom but just don’t eat me *. *. * With an estimated 10,000-14,000 identified species, … More Caution
“Let us live like flowers, wild and beautiful and drenched in sun.” — Ellen Everett striking golden pose petals speak of happiness powerful greeting *. *. * A symbol of love, friendship, and hospitality, the vibrant yellow hibiscus conveys the spirit of aloha when woven into traditional Hawaiian leis • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Hospitality
“Know how to behave at a buffet. Take a clean plate for a second helping.” — Marilyn vos Savant clean plate club member spotless but nourishment free load ‘em up again *. *. * One of the largest and most popular Hosta plants, the “Sum & Substance” Hosta is famous for its gigantic mound of … More Picnic Plates
“Don’t forget love; it will bring you all the madness you need to unfurl yourself across the universe.” — Meera blossoms opened wide magnificence and splendor blaze of joy in life *. *. * Single stalk of gladiolus lives up to its name of “Sword lily” with its striking thrust of trumpet-shaped blossoms • Photo … More Joie de vivre
“Just living isn’t enough,” said the butterfly, “one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” —Hans Christian Anderson beauty of petals drooping like long eyelashes blessed by butterfly *. *. * The spiky raised center of the Coneflower is the perfect landing spot of the Sachem Skipper, a tiny moth-like butterfly visitor to summer … More Petals
“It’s attention to detail that makes the difference between average and stunning.” — Francis Atterbury tracings of fine lines understatement of beauty fragility stuns *. *. * Delicate star-like Campanula Bellflowers are stunning purple favorites of gardeners and hummingbirds alike • Photo and “Fine Lines” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird— equal seekers of sweetness.” —Mary Oliver suspended jewel iridescent wingbeats airborne ruby gem *. *. * Ruby-throated hummingbird hovers in place, one beauty in front of another • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Bejeweled Splendor” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
