Glad you enjoyed the poem, Kritika! ❤ You are so right about allergic reactions. Robert had a very bad case of poison ivy that caused his eye to swell almost shut in March last year. He had to go to the doctor for a shot. Some people can get it from the plants being burned or a breeze! It seems you are familiar with poison ivy. I guess you have it in India too! Take care, Kritika. Enjoy your weekend! ❤
You are so right about not wanting to touch it, Ingrid! This part of Florida has very unusual seasons. We are also a transition zone and have tropical as well as more northern plants and birds.
Yes, I also try to keep my distance from poison ivy! Robert had it in March last year. One of his eyes was swollen almost shut, and he had to go to the doctor for a shot!
Definitely! The poison ivy I was familiar with is 2-3 times the size of the petite plant in the photo. Some have smooth leaf margins, some have an oak leaf shape, and some are vines that climb trees. They are all toxic. 😦 Steer clear of them and enjoy your hikes. ❤
You got that right, Cindy! Beautiful from afar! 🙂 Last year in March, Robert had an eye swollen almost shut and the rash had become systemic. He had to get a shot! Sorry if I brought back unpleasant memories. Glad you liked the poem. ❤ Hope you are doing well.
Oh my gosh Cheyrl. I know the feeling. Poor guy!
One time I went to the dr because my eyes were swollen shot and I looked like I was 300 lbs. my doc and anyone else couldn’t recognize me. He wanted to hospitalize me but i wouldn’t go pig headed as i am. Steroids too care of it thankfully!!!
I’m good and hope you are too!!! ❤️
David, thank you for your beautiful response! I am happy that you like the poem. I had no idea there was so much poison ivy around here. On my walk, I saw a lot of red in the woods and went closer to see what it was. I had not noticed it before because it is so much smaller than the poison ivy I was used to. We do have the big plants that climb trees too. Ah, Paradise! ❤ Have a great week!
The changes of seasons are very subtle here in S FL. Fall overlaps spring, and we have just a few wintery days. Freezing temperatures are rare. The only time I’ve seen ice here was in 2010. What are the seasons like in new Zeeland?
If you live in the North Island it’s noticably warmer all year round. Gets down to zero degree celsius on wintery mornings, but almost always nears the teens at some point during the day. Wellington, where I live, is windy though so there’s always the wind chill factor to take into account. Auckland and further north have warmer temperatures all year round, but still fluctuate as the seasons change.
The South Island is noticeably colder and right down south will have a lot of snow from Autumn through to the middle of Spring. Plenty of skiing down there too if the snowfall is right.
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Well worded transition of the seasons, Cheryl ❤ !
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Thank you, Radhika, for your kind comment! So glad you liked the poem. ❤ Have a great weekend!
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Beautiful season transition!❤
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Thank you so much, Nawazish, for your lovely comment! ❤ Have a wonderful weekend!
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Slowly the seasons change. The bold poison ivy can cause the allergic reaction in any season. One should be aware.
Lovely read.
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Glad you enjoyed the poem, Kritika! ❤ You are so right about allergic reactions. Robert had a very bad case of poison ivy that caused his eye to swell almost shut in March last year. He had to go to the doctor for a shot. Some people can get it from the plants being burned or a breeze! It seems you are familiar with poison ivy. I guess you have it in India too! Take care, Kritika. Enjoy your weekend! ❤
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How interesting to have a blaze of autumn heading into spring! Beautiful imagery, but I wouldn’t want to touch it…
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You are so right about not wanting to touch it, Ingrid! This part of Florida has very unusual seasons. We are also a transition zone and have tropical as well as more northern plants and birds.
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How beautiful that must be! 🌺
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Wow! That’s beautifully penned, Cheryl✨✍️
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Thank you so much, Nathi, for your kind comment. I am so glad you liked it. ❤
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👍🏽Beautifully penned!
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Thank you for your kind response! Have a beautiful day! 🙂
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“Autumn lingers into spring”…creates such a beautiful imagery! Lovely, Cheryl. ❤️
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Punam, means a lot that you like the poem. Thank you for your thoughtful response. ❤
All the best for a wonderful weekend!
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My pleasure, Cheryl.❤️ Enjoy your weekend.
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Beautiful imageries ❤️
Loved the picture too
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Thank you, Hema. ❤ It makes me so happy that you like the poem and the photo. 🙂 Wishing you a great weekend!
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… and for some of us, don’t touch!
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Yes, I also try to keep my distance from poison ivy! Robert had it in March last year. One of his eyes was swollen almost shut, and he had to go to the doctor for a shot!
Have a great weekend, Frank! ❤
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Thank you, Luke! ❤
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It’s nice to me
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Ah! the one to watch out while out on a hike.
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Definitely! The poison ivy I was familiar with is 2-3 times the size of the petite plant in the photo. Some have smooth leaf margins, some have an oak leaf shape, and some are vines that climb trees. They are all toxic. 😦 Steer clear of them and enjoy your hikes. ❤
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Haha. One would be tempted to touch it, they did not know of the plant’s toxicity. They look deceivingly rosy.
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Beautiful poem Cheyrl which brings back many not so pleasant memories over the years.
It is beautiful to look at from a far though! ❤️ Cindy
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You got that right, Cindy! Beautiful from afar! 🙂 Last year in March, Robert had an eye swollen almost shut and the rash had become systemic. He had to get a shot! Sorry if I brought back unpleasant memories. Glad you liked the poem. ❤ Hope you are doing well.
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Oh my gosh Cheyrl. I know the feeling. Poor guy!
One time I went to the dr because my eyes were swollen shot and I looked like I was 300 lbs. my doc and anyone else couldn’t recognize me. He wanted to hospitalize me but i wouldn’t go pig headed as i am. Steroids too care of it thankfully!!!
I’m good and hope you are too!!! ❤️
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looks innocuous but obviously a nasty one!
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I think the degree of allergy varies a lot. Some people seem immune, while others become deathly ill! Do you have poison ivy in Australia?
All the best! ❤
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lol not heard of it but we have loads of poison/deadly critters and wait-a-while and stinging nettles, etc
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I loved that last line, it’s so beautiful! ❤️ Poison ivy looks rather lovely contrary to how it can affect those who come in contact with it.
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Thank you, D, for sharing your thoughts. ❤ Glad you liked the poem. "Leaves of three…Let it be!" 🙂 Have a great week!
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A wonderful write Cheryl, I especially love that last line, captures my heart.
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Thank you, Paul, for your kind comment. So glad you like the poem. ❤ Have a great week!
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I did, you have a great week too Cheryl 🙂
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When I lived in FL, we learned “Leaves of three…Let it be!”, which you mentioned in a comment. Stunning poem, Cheryl, and have a great weekend! ❤️
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Thank you, Eugenia, for your kind response. So glad you liked the poem. ❤ Take care!
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My pleasure! 😉
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You really captured the plant in your poem, Cheryl! Well, well done!
also – I had no idea that poison ivy can be red!!!
-David
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David, thank you for your beautiful response! I am happy that you like the poem. I had no idea there was so much poison ivy around here. On my walk, I saw a lot of red in the woods and went closer to see what it was. I had not noticed it before because it is so much smaller than the poison ivy I was used to. We do have the big plants that climb trees too. Ah, Paradise! ❤ Have a great week!
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I like this line , Cheryl:”Autumn lingers into spring.” Great poem
Love ❤
Michel
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“ Autumn lingers into spring ”, very beautiful line.
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Thank you very much, Loku. ❤ So glad you enjoyed the poem. 🙂
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I loved the imagery you created through your words here Cheryl.
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Thank you, Yeshu, for your kind comment. It means a lot to me that you like the poem. ❤ All the best!
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Sometimes the seasons blend so closely together it’s only when we zoom out that we can see they’ve changed!
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The changes of seasons are very subtle here in S FL. Fall overlaps spring, and we have just a few wintery days. Freezing temperatures are rare. The only time I’ve seen ice here was in 2010. What are the seasons like in new Zeeland?
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If you live in the North Island it’s noticably warmer all year round. Gets down to zero degree celsius on wintery mornings, but almost always nears the teens at some point during the day. Wellington, where I live, is windy though so there’s always the wind chill factor to take into account. Auckland and further north have warmer temperatures all year round, but still fluctuate as the seasons change.
The South Island is noticeably colder and right down south will have a lot of snow from Autumn through to the middle of Spring. Plenty of skiing down there too if the snowfall is right.
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Words beautifully put dear Cheryl. ❤️
Long days and warmer weather
Autumn lingers into spring.
👏👏👏
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Thank you so much, Preeths, for your kind comment. ❤ Means a lot that you enjoyed the poem. Take care!
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