Gardening is about enjoying
the smell of things growing in the soil,
getting dirty without feeling guilty,
and generally taking the time
to soak up a little peace and serenity.
~Lindley Karstens
Spring
I lift my face to the
pale flowers of the rain.
They’re soft as linen,
clean as holy water.
Meanwhile my dog runs off,
noses down packed leaves
into damp, mysterious tunnels.
He says the smells are
rising now stiff and lively;
he says the beasts are waking up now
full of oil, sleep sweat, tag-ends of dreams.
The rain rubs its shining hands all over me.
My dog returns and barks fiercely,
he says each secret body is
is the richest advisor,
deep in the black earth
such fuming nuggets of joy!
~Mary Oliver
Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge Him. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.” ~Hosea 6:3 ✝
**Images of rain splattered Crocus and Mary Oliver with one of her dogs via Pinterest
enjoying the smells as soon as the pollen season wanes!!! 🙂
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I’m so sorry your allergies are keeping from enjoying spring’s early fragrances! 🐝🐞
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This is truly lovely. Can I link to it in my World Poetry Day post?
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Of course! 👍😊❤️
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Thanks, I linked up. Love Mary Oliver!
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You’re welcome! 😊❤️
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So beautiful.
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Thanks! 💓
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I love gardening and I love ” The secret garden”. It’s my favorite book! 🌼🌲🌺🌸🌿🌹🌳🌻🍄
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Oh I adore that book too and have created a sort of secretive garden in my yard! I love gardening too and you of course! 🌷🐌🌹🐞🌸🐝🌺🐸🌼🐰
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🌻🌲🌺🌲👸🏻🌲🌻🌺🌼🌳
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❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹😘😘😘
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Wonderful in every way Natalie!
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Thank you Nico! 😊❤️
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Sounds like spring fever has arrived! I love the idea of writing in the garden amongst the wonderful sights and smells. Thanks! 🙂
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Me too. I used to do it all the time and need to again! 😊❤️
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Thanks Brenda! 😊❤️
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