A Spring, Country Drive

Hello, sweet friends, come along with me

and we will take a country drive 

along the back-roads of my little world, 

here in Washington State. 

The fields are lush and green, and the 

flowering trees are simply lovely, 

as we travel along, singing happy songs,

slightly out of tune with the radio :)

We wait so long for these sweet spring days, 

during the dark and cold winter. 

Seeing the flowers blooming, and hearing 

the birds singing, lightens the weary heart, 

and gives us hope for happier days to come.

"To be overcome by the fragrance of flowers

is a delectable form of defeat."

-Beverly Nichols-

It is like a magical world! 

Cotton Candy trees! 

"The breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air...

than in the hand."

-Francis Bacon-

I drive along with a smile on my face. 

It's easy to forget your worries on a lovely spring day. 

Flowers beyond reach are sacred to God. 

-Indian proverb-

I think of all those who planted these beautiful trees, 

knowing they might have to wait years 

to enjoy the results. 

It is like planting tangible hope. 

Trees like these might be planted as gifts, 

marking special occasions, 

or the celebration of a new garden. 

Perhaps planted for a child, 

or in commemoration of a loved one, now gone. 

Or simply to add beauty to the lives of the planter..... 

And all those who have the pleasure of passing by. 

Imagine the happy horses who call this their home! 

Or the enchanted walkers, strolling along the sidewalk. 

I wonder if the trees, themselves, know how beautiful they are? 

Are they vain in their beauty? 

Do they evoke envy from their plainer sisters? 

Surely they are gifts to be treasured. 

Can you see the bird on the wire?

Asking so little. 

Just a bit of sunshine, rain and warmth 

to provide us with beauty, nectar and delicious fruit. 

And what of the wild divas, living their lives 

unnoticed for most of the year, only 

to bashfully display their beauty for 

the lucky few who discover them hiding in 

sylvan glades? Who planted them? 

Are they tended by fairies and gnomes?

We'll never know the secrets they withhold from us, 

but we can be thankful for a world that 

gifts us with these beauties of springtime. 

We are home, dear friends, with the wild plum 

to grace our entry.

Thank you for coming along with me! 

xoxo

Today I am linking with:

Floral Passions: Floral Bliss

Won't you join the fun?

xx