Columbine, not the school ...

The flowers are much more pleasant than the horrific memories.

A rose by any other ...

name is still a rose.

Long may it wave ...

It's not a good photo but it's the only one I have to honor this day. The USA map cut is a fun one!

A painting or a photo?

Miniature rose on my back steps.

Peonies #1

Such showy blooms. They always make me smile.

Winter Sunset #1

The small white streak in the sky is a very high jet stream.

Bleeding Hearts

My neighbor's Bleeding Hearts. Light "poster" filter applied.