Iris put on her purple robe, her yellow crown, and popped up to address her kingdom

Iris put on her purple robe, her yellow crown, and popped up to address her kingdom.  It had been a long winter, and her people were in need of a little encouragement.

She did this every year at the beginning of spring.

She smiled. "Sometimes," she said to herself, the world needs a little reminder of what is lovely and fine."

Iris knew that she was little more than a figurehead, but she also knew that when she appeared that life took on a different attitude.

Suddenly people began to smile. There were picknicks in the park and lovers holding hands.  Children started to play outside; the dogs would be barking, and pleasantries, between people, would be spoken as they passed.

Iris stood tall in her purple robe and crown, and as the wind blew she smiled, and she bowed,

Tulips will Tickle your Fancy

Tulips will tickle your fancy.

 at the end, of a long winter day.

Once the grey is gone, and snow melts. The bird will sing its song and wake the flower who had slept for a very long time. 

The blue sky beckons the flower to grow.

The sunshine smiles. Day after day.

The tulip becomes restless and wiggles and stretches and reaches for the world to see. 

Tulips will curtail your cantankerous tone and fill you with renewed joy. 

But be careful. As anyone from Chicago can tell you, spring fever doesn't last forever. 

Beyond the Blue Haze

Beyond the blue haze

The Hyacinth

Greek mythology 

Love gone wrong

Brought forth beauty 

In the form of a flower

Everyone says so

Sadness seeks shelter and heals

Healing brings happiness, and the haze lifts and a bouquet 

Blooms