The perfect flower to adorn the wrap-up of summer is the California poppy.
Its warm, orange blossoms emerge to capture the last, sunny rays of the season.
A luminous token of remembrance to carry with you through the gray, rainy days of winter.
A glowing ember to spark plans for all the cool, exciting trips you will take next summer.
A keepsake tucked inside your memory to remind you of the magical cycle of the seasons.
There hasn’t been any significant rain all summer and yet the California poppy is green and blooming. It must have some strategy to store and retain water efficiently in arid conditions. I love the contrast of the delicate, soft body of the poppy and the dry, pokey grass surrounding it.
