The cardinal flower likes to have its feet in watery mud. The cool refreshing environment keeps it hydrated. The nectar filled flowers are pulsing with life. The hummingbird comes consistently during hot summer days. The flower's nectar helps power its flight. The swamp milkweed in the background has its own special suitor. It arrives later in the summer and lays its eggs under the leaves. The monarch's eggs will develop into caterpillars that eat and eat. The excitement of the chrysalis is payment for the patient gardener.
My name is Katherine J. Krein. I lost my father in June of 2013, and then I lost my mother in November of the same year. After they both died I went through a mind-warping number obsession that has taken me years to control. This is my story. It is now 2025. I still use this site to post some poems and thoughts. My obsession has faded, however, I still notice the numbers. Faith, hope, and love is what guides me now.
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