Papaveri.  Coquelicot.  Poppy. 

(Italy.  France.  U.S.A.)

What happy names for cheerful flowers! 

Red.  Orange.  Yellow.  Even blue. 

What bright colors for these amazing little blooms.  The blue is a Himalayan poppy, hard to grow in these parts.  However, the reds and oranges are commonly seen around Fort Collins.  The orange  and yellows are reminiscent of California. 

No matter what the color, these lovely flowers make me smile.  I love, love, love to paint them.  Don't forget:  "Earth laughs in flowers!"


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