In the cottage border,
Every year Firewitch dianthus grows.
Green shoots poke through the soil and watch for the
Return of paperwasps and swallows.
Then blooms open, greeting old friends.
Buzzing bees stop by for a chat,
A cup of nectar at their feet.
Sweet William’s cousin, the Firewitch thrives:
Pink stars fallen to earth,
Burning briefly, but brightly.
Crickets dance and fiddle.
Toads emerge from their long sleep.
The hum of summer reaches
Crescendo in the cottage border.
Copyright 2014 Brenda Davis Harsham
References: Better Homes and Gardens
36 thoughts on “Pink Firewitch”
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Friendly Fairy Tales 
Such a cool name for a flower! Lovely poem 🙂
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Yes, isn’t it? Couldn’t resist it, even though the picture was not the best ever. 🙂
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Truly magical. Thank you.
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Thanks for commenting! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Wonderful name and colour to wear…..
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Thanks!
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So pretty! Giving beauty and breathing life to nature and how they are all interdependent.bees chatting, tasting nectar.olive how you write! Hope you’re feeling better.
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Getting better slowly, finally! What a rocky road it’s been! 🙂
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Sending you some healing vibes, take it easy, Brenda and Happy July 4th!:)
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Having a good day. Plan to watch more soccer later. Sitting out the rain, in style. Will be picnicking tomorrow, I hope. 🙂
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beautiful pink stars, indeed, brenda )
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Thanks!!
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Sweet words for a sweet flower.
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Thank you, it’s a humble flower, but one with a fiery core. 🙂
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Beautiful description with lovely dancing words.
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Thanks!! 🙂
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
PINK FIREWITCH…SUPREME!!!!! 😀
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Wow, I never knew the name if this flower. They are so pretty. Thanks – I know now!!!!!
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Aren’t they pretty? I have some dark red ones, which I believe are sweet william, but I was so happy to find out the name of the Pinks. I had to write about it. How could I not? LOL
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Oh wow, I love this one!♥ Such a beautiful burst of summer, so wonderfully written, I shall tweet it for you later! 🙂
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Oh, you tweet? How lovely. I am tempted to now and then, but somehow I haven’t taken the step.
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Lovely!
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Thanks!
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Brenda, WOW I have never seen that one. It is beautiful. Take care, Bill
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You, too! It’s related to a carnation, I’ve discovered.
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Sweet:) Lovely poem.
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Thanks! I love a flower with a cool name. LOL
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Reblogged this on thinkingpinkx2 and commented:
Perfect Pink…
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I love the line “pink stars fallen to Earth.” It’s such a wonderful image!
Much Happiness,
Megan
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Thanks! Hope all is well with you. 🙂 Hugs, Brenda
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Very nice!
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Thanks!!
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Beautiful as always, Brenda. (((HUGS))) Amy
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Thanks, Amy! 🙂 Have a magical day!
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Oh, so sweet Brenda!! I love that about pink stars fallen to earth!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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🙂 Glad you stopped by. I’ll swing by for a visit before the US World Cup game starts in an hour! 🙂
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