Mr. Mallard woke up when I came down the hill to get closer photos of the flowers, which were still a-bloom at 10 am!
I was going to get down really close, but then I realized I was disturbing duck naps.
Today's quote:
From time to time I feel the moment for travel has come.
Farewell as you go beyond the veil.
On the day of leaving, cast a veil
of humble sunset-glaze.
Let the time to leave
be quiet, still. Let no pompous memorials
build the hypnosis of grieving.
Let the lines of trees by the departure door
bestow the tranquil chanting of earth
on quiet heaps of leaves.
Let night’s soundless blessing slowly descend,
iridescent offerings of the seven stars.
of humble sunset-glaze.
Let the time to leave
be quiet, still. Let no pompous memorials
build the hypnosis of grieving.
Let the lines of trees by the departure door
bestow the tranquil chanting of earth
on quiet heaps of leaves.
Let night’s soundless blessing slowly descend,
iridescent offerings of the seven stars.
Tagore
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI love the cute duck and the pretty primrose and hydrangea. Have a great day!
Thanks Eileen...glad you like them. Hope you have a good Tues. as well!
DeleteThis stirs a vague memory of having a primrose once. I don't think I liked it in our garden and didn't keep it around. Maybe it disappeared on its own.
ReplyDeleteOh my, the disappearing primrose...sounds like a mystery title. I'm sure if it was an evening blooming one, and you getting up so early, you might have passed in the night... I know, groan!
DeleteLove the quote. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked it. Have a great day!
Delete...I haven't seen evening primrose yet.
ReplyDeleteDo you have some growing?
DeleteNever heard of those kind of primroses. Are they wild flowers or cultivated?
ReplyDeletePretty sure they are cultivated, as there's a big sign saying how they were brought here, and when you can enjoy them.
DeleteSo nice to see the ducks and flowers there. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed my pics of them. Thanks.
DeleteSuch lovely photos, Barb!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for dropping by!
DeleteLovely scenes! The elfin character in 1940's Coke ads turns out to be called "Sprite Boy."
ReplyDeleteOur Evening Primroses are just a blaze of colour right now and I hope they last for a while yet. I particularly enjoyed your choice of verse today.
ReplyDeleteDucks do value their naps.
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