is a line in this lovely poem by Rachel Wallace-Oberle which appears to be untitled.
I have found the sweetest bliss
In simple little things like this:
A glossy blackbird on the gate
Singly blithely to his mate,
Bumble bees are plump and bold
Drifting through the marigolds,
Lilac bushes bent to earth
Boasting blooms of lavish girth,
An early dew upon the lawn
Glinting in the blush of dawn.
To my hushed, expectant soul,
Beauty speaks and makes me whole.
Have a good weekend!
Just as we are getting used to the idea of winter or, at least, clinging to the hope that it might eventually arrive and replace deluge with something cold enough to zap a few garden pests . . . you go and make us yearn for summer! (Lovely poem.)
Lucy I don’t mind it cold and sunny but when it’s wet and windy, as it is, I yearn for summer. It looks like snow is on the way so forthcoming posts will be much more seasonal. xx
plump, bold bumble bees….love it!
Pam to watch bumble bees is fascinating. xx
A lovely poem. I’ve had a pair of blackbirds in the garden just recently, I often see one or the other, but see them together less often.
Jo it sure is. I’ve got a pair out front, and like you usually only see one or the other. xx
You too Flighty, and thank you, I had somehow managed to miss marigolds off my annual seed order list, fortunately I haven’t placed it yet. A year without marigolds in the garden would be a sad year indeed.
Janet thanks. Thank goodness you remembered, I think that they’re a must grow annual. xx
That’s a lovely poem Flighty. I’ve just heard snow is meant to be on the way. I think I may well have to spend the weekend protecting plants. I suppose we were due some winter weather at some point. Lets hope they’ve got it wrong. Have a great weekend and stay warm. WW x
Welly cold and wet here this morning, with snow due on Monday. Thanks, you too and I will. xx
What a delightful poem Flighty – perfect for your love of marigolds.
Elaine you’re so right on both counts. xx
What a delicious poem, makes me ache to see a marigold and a plump bee!xxxxx
Snowbird yes indeed, and me too! xx
I have many many marigold seedlings in the patch where my red onions are. I shall be relocating some.
Joanne mine appear all over the plot nowadays! xx
So many sweet little things in the garden, aren’t there?
Nikki the more the merrier! xx
Thank you for this poem. I couldn’t agree more!
Doris you’re welcome! xx