Humid days, the flowers- and me.

The last several days have been almost unbearable with

the heat and high humidity, reducing us to a limp,

drained state, where for me  the mind almost ceases to

function,and I move  in zombie -like fashion through

each minute.

Night time is the worst, with the dense, dark air

descending and wrapping me in a  thick, hot , damp blanket,

I'm suffocating here!

Not so some of our plants! The hibiscus especially

seems to thrive in the humidity, scarlet flowers

bringing a welcome splash of colour and freshness.

Years ago, before we lived in Malta and I read novels

or travel books describing the Mediterranean,

the hibiscus seemed so often to be there

along with the mimosa and orange blossom,-

images of dazzling colour, heady scents and exotic

settings.

Thank heaven for these scarlet splashes of colour;

for their loveliness, their verve and vivacity,

their statement of everything beautiful

to lift us through these humid days!

Mo.