A rose is an argument.
It proclaims the triumph of beauty over brutality,
of gentleness over violence, of the ephemeral over the lasting,
and of the universal over the particular.
~Alain Meilland of the
Meilland Rose Growing Company of France
How perfectly and neatly opens the pink rose
this bright morning, the sun warm
on my shoulders, its heat on the opening petals.
Possibly it is the smallest, the least important event
at this moment in the whole world.
Yet I stand there, utterly happy.
~Mary Oliver
A happy heart makes the face cheerful… ~ Excerpt from Proverbs 15:13 ✝
**Image via Pinterest
Sacred Touches 
Beautiful rose.
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So lovely and that is such a pretty pink.
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Thanks, V. I love that color of pink too. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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soft and sweet–I imagine Sir Conan Doyle’s quote to be something Watson would have stated with Holmes taking it much deeper 😉
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This made me chuckle out loud, missy. I expect you may be right about that. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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What you share is always a treasure to embrace…they always leave lasting smiles….I love it! Have a beautiful Sunday!
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Why thank you so much, dear Wendell! I love all that you post as well. I pray you have a marvelous week, my friend. Hugs and love, N 🙂 ❤
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So beautiful Natalie. I love roses, but can only enjoy them in photos. I am so allergic to growing things it just isn’t funny. I guess what IS funny, is that the only growing thing I’m NOT allergic to is poison ivy. I’ve always wondered if that is a statement about my personality, or something to be proud of. I guess I’ll never know in this life. Huge HUGS. A.
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Oh my, I’m so sorry that you are allergic to them. But I’m glad that you can at least look at them in photos and admire their beauty. Huge hugs and much love, dear Angie! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you Natalie. I take photos and copy photos, print them out and have them framed so I can have my “bouquets” around me without sneezing all day. Not quite the same, but at least they bloom year round. HUGS, A.
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”Cueillez dès aujourd’hui les roses de la vie.” – ”Pick up the roses of life this very day.“(Pierre de Ronsard) 🙂
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Oh, en effet je vais, Melanie. Je vous prie de trouver des roses partout où vous pouvez errer. Bises, Natalie 🙂 ❤
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The way you so beautifully capture the essence of nature is astounding Natalie! Wonderful post ❤
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Why, Zee, what a lovely compliment. Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoy my posts. Hugs and love, N 🙂 ❤
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Lovely rose and perspective on their subtle beauty. They warm my heart. 🙂
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Thank you, Brad. Roses are some of my most favorite of flowers! You warm my heart with your sweet comments, my friend. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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A fantastic “Doyle” title and a glorious pink rose!”A rose is a rose is a rose is a rose …” Gertrude Stein.Hugs & Kisses to you dear Natalie 🙂 <3, Doda xxx
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Thank you, Doda! I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Lots and lots of hugs and kisses to you as well. 🙂 ❤ xxx
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❤ xxx
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Life should be full of such wonderful things…Thank you for sharing such a wonderful treasure.
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You are so welcome, Charlies and I agree! That’s why I garden so I will have as many of them as I can. Have a marvelous week, my friend. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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A rose by any other name…. ❤ 🙂 ❤
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Would smell as sweet, huh?! And a Sir L, by any other name, would be as sweet! 🙂 ❤
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it would indeed. 🙂 Call me Fred and I’d still be as sweet.
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Absolutely!!! 🙂 ❤
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🙂
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You would be sweet no matter what your name was Fred! But I think I like Laurence the best! 🙂 ❤
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Yeah I like Laurence better. I had a quick look in the mirror and I’m not a Fred at all. 😉
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Nope you don’t look a bit Fredish, Sir L, and Sir L is so much more regal and you have a regal forbearance! Love’n hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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This is beautiful! a big hug for you dear friend
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Thanks so much, Leyla! I like your new picture, missy.
Here comes a huge hug back at ya! 🙂 ❤ xo
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