The first Delphinium I ever laid eyes on was a cat. A big, solid black cat with green ebony eyes. It wasn’t just the eerie eyes, but it screeched. It was an evil, high-pitch screech, not a mellow, lazy cat’s meow. Cats are crazy, self-centered ego-maniacs, and this loony black cat named for the flower had these traits down cold — to a ‘T’ for sure. That wicked, wailing screech you hear, that’s Delphenium. Beware…, be brave…
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. These Prompts are great. And it's always fun to see all the different interpretations that can 'blossom' from them. Haha... 😎
To seed our vales with ghostbane
Ajax the big bad bludgeoner
bled blood blue and brilliant
A noble sacrifice, and an even nobler alliteration😌🖤
Its dark blue color
Lures you in, but be careful!
Don't taste those blooms (ever!)
Yes! Well said!🖤
Spurned by un- Apollo-getic god;
A hero’s gift given to another.
Angry, Ajax fell upon his sword.
From his true blood blue delphinium
Blades rose: Larkspur’s petals inscribed;
“Ai” a poisonous word of woe we know.
Really beautiful retelling🖤
Alas my blossom,
Bloomed purple from Trojan blood,
Will also soon fall
Love this! The parallel between Ajax and the plant’s life cycle is such a nice take🖤
Beauty, show thyself
And harm not the gentle heart
Your fragrance does burn
Very nicely done! I love the tone of this so much!
Thanks for the inspiration.
The first Delphinium I ever laid eyes on was a cat. A big, solid black cat with green ebony eyes. It wasn’t just the eerie eyes, but it screeched. It was an evil, high-pitch screech, not a mellow, lazy cat’s meow. Cats are crazy, self-centered ego-maniacs, and this loony black cat named for the flower had these traits down cold — to a ‘T’ for sure. That wicked, wailing screech you hear, that’s Delphenium. Beware…, be brave…
Cats like this make the best familiars🖤
They're sweet to a fly
Petals, pistils, stems, oh, my!
Pollen=red dry eye!
Ah! Clever and it rhymes! My hat’s off to you🖤😌
Spreading rapidly,
In a burst of bright colour,
Pretty, but deadly... 😎
Pretty deadly indeed😏 Love this take!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. These Prompts are great. And it's always fun to see all the different interpretations that can 'blossom' from them. Haha... 😎
My favorite part is reading all the responses, absolutely!
To repel ghosts:
Iron, silver, salt;
Leaves of lavender, also
Delphinium blooms.
Hmm.. you’re an expert on this subject👻
Nah...just a Supernatural fan...and I just finished the whole Lockwood and Co. series on audio book!😁