Adorable Annuals

  

Early this morning, I found the cutie patooties 

on my patio cuddled together trying to shade each

  other from the scorching heat of the Mediterranean sun.

 Shutters closed, doors locked, and windows sealed, only

 the bravest of beauties confront the blazing, torrid temps.

Portulaca, thriving, since last seen here

 Thankful for refreshing sea views and some shelter

from the eaves trough, the colourful, boxed ones are

  cooler, and thus, more courageous, hanging out on 

the balcony and the terrace, above.

Empty pots, piled on the front lawn, 

await new inhabitants, but the very bright

spot deters those who cannot tolerate full sun.

 Close to amenities, however, (a direct pathway to the
 pool, and just steps away from the main water supply),

 

new tenants were tracked down, and a lease was

signed, (just for the season, of course!).

 Because, in the end, 

whether you're a cutie patootie,

or an adorable, precious kitty,

'made in the shade',

basically comes down to

location, location, location!

Thanks for visiting,

and happy weekend!

 xx

Poppy
P.S. Was away for a few days;
will visit you all tonight!

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