If it’s drama that you sigh for, plant a garden and you’ll get it.
You will know the thrill of battle fighting foes that will beset it.
If you long for entertainment and for pageantry most glowing,
plant a garden and this summer spend your time
with green things growing.
~Edward A. Guest
O such a commotion under the ground,
When March called, “Ho there! Ho!”
Such spreading of rootlets far and wide,
Such whisperings to and fro!
“Are you ready?” the Snowdrop asked,
“Tis time to start, you know.”
“Almost, my dear,” the Scilla replied,
“I’ll follow as soon as you go.”
Then “Ha! Ha! Ha!” a chorus came
Of laughter sweet and slow
From millions of flowers under the ground,
Yes, millions beginning to grow.
“I’ll promise my blossoms,” the Crocus said,
“When I hear the blackbird sing.”
And straight thereafter Narcissus cried,
“My silver and gold I’ll bring.” “
And ‘ere they are dulled,” another spoke,
“The hyacinth bells shall ring.”
But the violet only murmured, “I’m here,”
And sweet grew the air of spring.
Then “Ha! Ha! Ha!” a chorus came
Of laughter sweet and low
From millions of flowers under the ground,
Yes, millions beginning to grow.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. ~Isaiah 61:11 ✝
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Beautiful photo Natalie!
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🙂 ❤
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All things do seem possible—there is such a peace that stretches outward during these soft warming days–a serene calm descends, possibilities seem sweetly endless—and just for a while, all seems right with the world. . .
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You are so right, my friend! ❤ 🙂
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I love the pic and Emmerson. He had such an insite of nature and things of the world.
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Yes, he did. That’s why I’ve quoted him so often over the years. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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I like the pots, waiting to be filled. Delightful Emerson.
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Thanks, JoAnne. 🙂 ❤
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I’m still knackered from gardening LMS.
Love’n Hugs
Laurence.
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Bless your heart. Do rest so that you can get at it again. 🙂 ❤
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I’ve had a good sleep and I’ll be back at it tomorrow afternoon.
❤ ❤
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So Emwrson wrote more than long dry essays? I love the age of the crowd of the flowers preparing for Spring
Blessings.
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No, he wrote a lot about nature and flowers too. I love spring too, Pete! 🙂 ❤
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A lovely post
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Thank you, Raewyn, my faithful friend. 🙂 ❤
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I enjoyed this so much. I love to think about plants having personalities.
Hugs and Blessings,
Theresa
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I do too, Theresa! And they truly do, I think. Hugs, 🙂 ❤
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