We need the tonic of wildness. . .
We can never have enough nature. . .
We need to witness our own limits transgressed,
and some life pasturing freely
where we never wander.
~Henry David Thoreau
The flowers in these photos are not refined nor polished like the ones often planted and sown in garden plots, but in their wildness and in spite of their neglect they possess a kind of rough elegance. The fact that they are abused by the elements and thrive in poor terrain increases their charms even more. In their unbridled wildness they refuse to pass into nothingness and continue to attract, please, and delight mortals as well as wildlife. They may “make no claim to beauty;” but nevertheless, elements of beauty are inherently present in their countenance. And their presence speaks as loudly of their Maker as anything else in Creation.
You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your carts overflow with abundance. The grasslands of the wilderness overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness. ~Psalm 65:11-12
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As I am particularly fond of wild flowers, Natalie, I thoroughly loved this post. You are gifted with both your words and the choice of quotes you weave with.
Blessings ~ Wendy
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Thank you, Wendy, for the kind words. I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. I love wilderness areas and wildflowers too. Blessings, Natalie
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I wholeheartedly agree, Natalie, and your picture is a delight as usual 🙂
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Thanks, Annette. I’m glad you liked it. Blessings, Natalie
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Could not agree more. Thank you Natalie !
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Thank you, John. I’m glad you liked my post. Blessings, Natalie
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