To see a world in a grain of sand
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour...
[William Blake, Auguries of Innocence]
[William Blake, Auguries of Innocence]
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On sunny days it's easier to see,... but even within the limits and demands of brittle noisy days, amid the clamor and clutter, the magic is there. All around us, always around us, in all ways around us. A poetry of harmonious symmetry and pure perfection. It gives everything and demands nothing in return... except every now and again, like a subtle rainfall, it reminds us to stop and take notice...
We all need reminders like this to give us perspective on those "noisy" days (like Mondays!:) Thank you. Oh, and those photos are gorgeous! They are each so different but complement each other perfectly too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lulu! I definitely needed a reminder myself :)
DeleteVery nice pictures... love the edits.. great job!
ReplyDeleteThese are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow! Such simple beauty in each image!
ReplyDeleteWow, your writing is so very beautiful, comforting, and elegant. Also, your first photo is my favorite - very inspiring & great capture! Blessings to you. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteXoxo,
Allie @ Framed by God
http://framedbygod.blogspot.com/
Aww thank you so much Allie! xo
DeleteBeautiful Catherine! xo
ReplyDeleteLove your photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and a beautiful post. I totally enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Peony petals?
ReplyDeleteYes, wow! How did you know!... when they fell out in bunches, I didn't have the heart to throw them out. Plus they were still so pristine and velvety soft. Alas the only thing I could think to do was photograph them.
DeleteThey are the only flowers that I know of that can look as soft and beautiful off the stem as on it!
DeleteGorgeous photos of simple beauty!
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you everyone (Lulu, Kim x 2, Tamar, Allie, Nancy, Janine, Lynn, Jill, Melissa), I appreciate your comments so very much! :)
ReplyDeleteDandelion seed heads makes children of all of us I think...
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
Just beautiful captures of the simple things around us that make us realize we are so blessed. I like visiting here because of the calm and lovely. I hope you are having a wonderful afternoon.
ReplyDeleteAlways love to have you visit Shirley, thank you... and welcome back from England! :)
DeleteSo delicate! I love how your little boy is gently holding the dandelion as if he want to blow one tiny seed at a time.
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