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There is a small corner beside our house that most people barely notice. It is just an open space a mix of wild plants and random shrubs growing freely without anyone really taking care of them. But one day while i was passing by something caught my eye this vibrant cluster of red and orange blossoms glowing like tiny flames among the leaves. I did not even know who planted it there or if anyone had planted it at all.
It looked like it simply decided to grow on its own choosing that humble spot as its home. I have always heard people call it santal flower although some know it as santan or ixora. For me it became more than just a flower it became a little burst of joy that brightened up the edge of our house.
Every morning when the sun hits it just right the colors become even more striking almost like the petals are waking up ahead of everything else around them. Sometimes the blooms are a deep fiery red other times they shift into a softer orange or a mix of both. They look like tiny stars gathered together in one tight bunch each one showing off its own charm.
I love how the leaves frame the flowers too fresh green and full of life. It creates a contrast that makes the colors pop even more. Whenever i pass by i cant help but stop for a moment bend down a little and admire the details. The petals look delicate but strong like they are used to surviving even without someone caring for them.
What amazes me most is that no one really owns the plant. It is just there growing freely untouched and unclaimed yet blooming beautifully as if it is being tended by invisible hands. Maybe that is what makes it special. There is something pure about a flower that grows without expecting anything in return no watering schedule no fertilizer no careful pruning.
Still it manages to brighten the surroundings better than most plants that receive full attention. It simply blooms because it wants to because nature placed it there..
Sometimes i think about how many times i walked past that spot without noticing anything. But ever since saw the santal flower that part of the pathway became one of my favorites. It is like a small reminder that beauty can appear quietly without announcements. It does not have to be grand or rare. Even a simple cluster of bright flowers beside a house can make you pause and smile. And now whenever i look at it i feel grateful that something so simple could bring such a warm colorful moment into my day even if it belongs to no one and even if it is just growing on its own blooming proudly in its little corner of the world.
Thats all for today, Thank you all 😊