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April 09, 2005
Georgia O'Keefe's Red Poppy
I found a fun blog a couple weeks ago called Emerging Sideways. Bobbie (the author) recently asked visitors to think about what kind of flower they might be. I really enjoyed pondering over the question, so here's my floral self-analysis ~
I have a streak of the magical in me, so I choose the Poppy as my flower metaphor. The Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz used magic poppies to send Dorothy into the deepest of slumbers. I was so taken with Frank Baum's books as a child, and I wish I could capture people's imaginations the way he did.
Powerful though they maybe, poppies are pretty high-maintenance when out of their element. It is extremely rare to see poppies in a floral arrangement because they just don't do well without their roots in the soil. Wound a poppy and it won't take long before they show their vulnerable nature.They do best in the wild... decorating fields with playful dots of brights red and orange. This is so me. Creative, sensitive, unique, and apart from the main stream.
I love the sound of the word, POPPY!
So... what's your archetypal flower? Feel free to share with me. Whether you're a dandylion or an Iris, every flower contains beauty and meaning. If you're a guy and just can't go there
with me, then ruminate over waht kind of power tool or beer you are. I love this idea! (And be sure to visit Emerging Sideways to read what other people wrote about their archetypical flowers.
Posted by vincent at April 9, 2005 10:18 AM
Comments
A rose. Yep, definitely a rose.
All thorns and a bit of beauty thrown in for good measure.
It is that beauty that makes it worth while!
Posted by: Arthur at April 9, 2005 01:34 PM
I think I would have to go with a Guiness. A drink that can be enjoyed in many different settings but goes best with small Pub-esk conversations. A drink that is rich and full-flavored when you've learned to enjoy it, but is offensive and bitter if you haven't. Not a drink for everyone and is typically an undiscovered pleasure.
Posted by: adam at April 11, 2005 07:48 PM