Friday, August 21, 2009

Pink Zephyranthes Saturday




Zephyranthes-

Flower of West Wind

A Summer Haiku by Hyacinth


Dark clouds fill the sky

Sparkling droplets quench the thirst ~

New day of sweet blooms.

August 2009


Zephyranthes grandiflora bloom repeatedly in the summer, usually after a rain storm that follows very dry conditions.



Welcome to Pink Saturday hosted by Beverly @ How Sweet the Sound. A recent thunderstorm left a delicate pink surprise waiting for my discovery. I squealed with delight!

Happy Pink Saturday to all my friends!

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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

55 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    I did not know this flower. Looks like some kinds of autumn crocus.
    So you write haikus - so do I. :o)
    Have a nice PS

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  2. MaryAugust 22, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    What a sweet looking flower! Happy Pink Saturday!

    Mary

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  3. UnknownAugust 22, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    These are so pretty and delicate. Love your photo!

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  4. GeeAugust 22, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    A sweet flower. Happy Pink Saturday and have a nice weekend.

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  5. LindaAugust 22, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    Just lovely! Happy Pink saturday!

    Linda

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  6. My name is RietAugust 22, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    What a lovely flower. Happy pink Saturday
    Riet

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  7. KatAugust 22, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    What a lovely flower! I would love to see them bloom here, because that would mean we had rain. Have a wonderful weekend. Kathy

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  8. ClaudiaAugust 22, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    What a beautiful flower - and what a nice surprise to see it blooming! I love your haiku. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  9. UnknownAugust 22, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    That's a lovely shot. Such a pretty flower!

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  10. Country Wings in PhoenixAugust 22, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Hi Sarah:
    Love the Zephyranthes. They are beautiful and what a wonderful surprise popping out of the rocks. Love the haiku. Thanks so much for sharing. Please stop by and say hi. Country hugs, Sherry

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  11. melissaAugust 22, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Very pretty! Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  12. Vintage To ChicAugust 22, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    good morning, the folwers are stunning,
    Have a great week,
    Judy

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  13. Regina August 22, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Pretty flower. Nice pink post.
    Happy PS and enjoy your weekend.

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  14. Mermaids of the LakeAugust 22, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Sarah, so beautiful! I am Mermaid Debbie from Mermaids of the Lake. So nice to visit you. One of my Mermaid Partners, Shelley co-authored a beautiful cookbook called Daily Bread and a Hyacinth and she us uses your same verse from Saadi.

    Have a wonderful weekend and Pink Saturday too.

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  15. GlennisAugust 22, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Lovely! And the photo is quite nicely framed, too. Nice to read the haiku.

    Now I'm going to look for Saadi's poem about Hyacinths!

    Have a wonderful pink Saturday, and a great weekend.

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  16. GabrielaAugust 22, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    I heard about them...so beautiful...


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  17. BettyAugust 22, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    How pretty! I can understand your squeal of delight! I would too!

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  18. CCAugust 22, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    What a lovely,sweet surprise in that pretty flower. Happy Pink Saturday and have a lovely weekend.

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  19. Light and VoicesAugust 22, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    I am unfamiliar with this flower. It is such a "sweet" delicate plant.
    jfm

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  20. Suzie ButtonAugust 22, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Your flower is really gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by my blog today too! Happy Pink Saturday! Suzie

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  21. Lady KatherineAugust 22, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    So lovely!

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  22. Brenda PruittAugust 22, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    What a beautifull pink bloom!
    Brenda

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  23. Cottage RoseAugust 22, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday;;; OHHHH I love your pretty Pink bloom... have a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  24. PatriciaAugust 22, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Such a lovely flower - I love its delicate shade. Happy Pink Saturday and have a wonderful new week.

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  25. Irma's Rose CottageAugust 22, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday! What a lovely flower.

    Irma :)

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  26. UnknownAugust 22, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Thanks for stopping by to visit! I love flowers, and pink are the best!!! Pink Hugs - Patti paintinpatti.typepad.com

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  27. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsAugust 22, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    How lovely is that!? Nature has such perfect harmony...even though we think not sometimes.

    Happy PiNk Saturday to you. I hope you have a lovely day.

    Please do drop by for a visit when you have a moment. I'm usually close by.

    Love & Light,
    Stephanie

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  28. BernideenAugust 22, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Lovely blog and flowers!

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  29. Drawn to The SeaAugust 22, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Oh, I would squeal too at such a sweet pink surprise. It's so artistic, rising from the rocks. (I adore rocks.)

    Simple & beautiful.
    Perfect Pink Saturday :-)
    Julia @ Drawn to the Sea

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  30. ♥Mimi♥August 22, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    I hate to be a broken record, but it's cold and gloomy here today and it rained all day yesterday! Hoping that I can get outside a bit to check out my gardens☺ Pink Saturday is bringing a little much needed and very welcome color into my home today. Thanks so much for participating.

    Hope your weekend is filled with sunshine and everyone you l♥ve. I'm hoping mine will be dry☺

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  31. SmilingSallyAugust 22, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    A beautiful shade of pale pink!

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  32. Marsha @ Tattered ChickAugust 22, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Thank you so much for visiting me today!! I fear I have been remiss in visiting many PiNk SaTuRdAy blogs as I am working . . . I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Hugs, Marsha

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  33. CindyAugust 22, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    I would have squeeled with delight too! Lovely gift. Have a fabulous weekend!

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  34. DawnAugust 22, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Those are stunners! Happy PS and have a great weekend!

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  35. Bobbi Jo NicholsAugust 22, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday! Love those dainty flowers. Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you will come back often.Hugs, Bobbi Jo

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  36. Confessions of a Plate AddictAugust 22, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    What beautiful and delicate flowers, Sarah! I was not familiar with them. Beautiful haiku, also! Happy weekend...hugs...Debbie

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  37. VickiAugust 22, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Hello, Sarah,
    The Zephyranthes is lovely. How refreshing to have some cooling rain. I enjoyed your haiku. Thanks for stopping by Bunny Cottage. Have a nice weekend. Vicki

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  38. Noelle Garrett DesignsAugust 22, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Hi Sarah,
    Beautiful flowers! Thank you so much for stopping by. Wishing you a Happy Pink Saturday!
    Carrie

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  39. suesuebAugust 22, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    What lovely flowers and a lovely poem! It's been so hot and dry here all my flowers were pulled up from the summer. Hope you have a wonderful pink week!!

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  40. CharoAugust 22, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Lovely flowers, Thanks for visit me.
    Happy Pink Saturday!!!

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  41. Mary BergfeldAugust 22, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    What beautiful images you've created for us. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

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  42. Barbara JeanAugust 22, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Thanks for coming by.
    Beautiful flower.

    blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  43. Just MeAugust 22, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Beautiful photograph. Happy PS
    Patti
    Please stop by and see me sometimes.

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  44. NeabearAugust 23, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    I have never heard of these flowers. So you and I were both squealing! I wonder if we were heard over all of blogland. LOL! The flowers are so pretty. Thanks for coming by my Pink Flower post today.

    ~Linnea

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  45. ♥ Liz ♥August 23, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    A beautiful surprise. Thank you for sharing it on my first Pink Saturday.
    I hope you find lots of other lovely pink surprises this week :)

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  46. Sandi (Meme)August 23, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Such a delicate flower, and lovely photo. Thanks for stopping by to visit me last week, and comment on my "french toast"! Come back and visit sometime, I'd love to have you! Please have a wonderful week!

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  47. AnonymousAugust 23, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    You learn something new every day. Great pink post and Happy Pink Saturday to you! :)

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  48. Marina CapanoAugust 23, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Hi! What a lovely flower. Happy belated pink Saturday!!!

    xoxo

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  49. NancyAugust 23, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    Oh how I wish dark skies would fill with drops around here. Have a wonderful week. xoxo Nancy

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  50. LADY JANEAugust 24, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    What a bueautiful blog home you have! So glad you stopped to visit! I'm running late on Pink Saturday and am so glad I stopped to say hello! To get to know you I read your profile,AND... We have a sailboat too..."WAXWING" she is a 1952 Vintage Mahogany...Rhodes sloop. "Waxwing" can share with you many stories of her days on Lake Michigan...but this year she rests in the boatyard awaiting further restoration! So glad to meet you new friend and I love your blue Monday rooster post! Happy sails to you!

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  51. Singapoare Plants LoverAugust 24, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    My zephyr lily are here,
    http://singaporeplantslover.blogspot.com/2009/08/todays-flowers-zephyr-lily.html
    Your light pink flowers look sweet.

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  52. BeverlyAugust 24, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Sarah, this is such a lovely post. I am glad you shared your sweet surprise and you haiku.

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  53. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsAugust 24, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Hi Sarah! What lovely flowers for PINK SATURDAY!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog ~ you are entered in my giveaway ~ good luck!

    Big Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  54. meandering pearlAugust 25, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    oh this is beautiful!!!

    those roosters are a delight too

    happy pink saturday!

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  55. KathyOctober 11, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    The pink zephyr lilies are wonderful. I've had a pot of these for more than 15 years. They were my grandma's. In the north, we bring them in when it gets cold and let the bulbs dry up and keep them in the basement until the next spring.

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