Yesterday, my husband and I finally visited a place we have been meaning to go to since we moved to this area--Schreiner's Iris Gardens. Most of the irises in our yard have already come and gone, but the irises (and the allium, peonies, columbine, and other flowers) at Schreiner's were still going strong.
As we walked around, I started noticing that irises--much like roses--have interesting names. I modified my garden strategy--rather than just get close-ups of the beautiful flowers, I would also get photos of the names for use in prompts.
So below are some of the names (and some are accompanied by photos) of irises I saw yesterday. If you are writing, use the words in your piece. If you are creating visual art, use one or more of the words as your title and your subject.
And the title of today's prompt? Those are the qualities irises symbolize.
Care to dance (iris)
Dinner plate (peony)
Haunted heart (iris)
Come away with me (iris)
Here are a lot of other flower titles I found yesterday--most are irises--without any more of my photos. (I took A LOT of photos.)
Vigilante Sin City Find your fade
Picture book Other side of heaven Let evening come
Grand Canyon sunset Angel's rest Pagan dance
Restless spirit Speed limit Wildcat red
Candy coating Effective Foolish dreamer
Disco music Newsflash All my dreams
House arrest Invitation Cloud dweller
Volcanic glow Rasputin Drifting
But darling Garden lace Blind ambition
Lightheaded Swans in flight Engagement ring
Cabana Dragon seeker Red dirt road
Obsessed Pearl's night out Sweet kisses
Iconic Noticeable Peach jam
Undercurrent Plethora Exhibitionist
Gingersnap Dollface Blueberry fair
Blue rhythm New moon Immortality
Salamander crossing Star woman Ocean liner
Sugar high Mixed signals Dazzle
Of course, if you are ever in the Salem area in May, make a point of visiting Schreiner's Gardens. And don't forget the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in April (Woodburn), The International Rose Test Garden, with blooms from late May-early October (Portland), and Swan Island Dahlias in August and September (Canby).
Have fun! Live creatively! Be kind, especially when it would be easier to be mean! Sing along to the radio (playlists, whatever)! And take every opportunity to laugh loudly!
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