Being able to go out in the yard and spend time with my flowers and veggie garden is a small thing that I like to do. It is relaxing work but work it is. I admire this poem that I found and I think you will see why.
Today the world seemed cruel, but evening hours
Were filled with perfume from forgotten flowers.
I saw again familiar filigree
Of moonlight through my lacy Lilac tree;
I heard the robins stirring in their nest;
And saw the path that fairy feet had pressed;
Reflected stars were in my garden pool;
On my warm face the breeze was kind and cool.
The silence seemed to speak, my head was bowed,
Then ramblers that had grown into a cloud
Lifted my eyes that, tear-washed, now could see
The beauty that today was lost to me.
Dear god, who is so near to flowers, and birds,
Be nearer still, as I shall search for words
To thank Thee for the blessings night revealed,
Which through the day discouragement concealed.
-EvA SPARKs TAYLOR
Oh the summer work must still be done there are always more jobs to do and while I enjoy the work it never seems to end The list of chores continues to grow and often includes hours of work that I enjoy but tire after as well. shared on Tackle It Tuesday
So nice to see other people getting into their gardens! I got into mine for the first time on Tuesday, and I'm getting dirty again tomorrow, no matter how much I still ache! Tomatoes, peppers, and squash (and even one experimental eggplant this year) are all finally going into the ground! I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI adore gardening. It makes me willingly exercise. Digging in the dirt is so rewarding. I love to see the flowers bloom and harvest crops that I can make yummy meals out of. Now I have my Little Bit who is 17 months old with me. I strap him in the baby backpack and off we go to tend the gardens. A solid hour outside everyday watering, weeding, and exploring. A wonderful gift from God!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for linking to {nifty thrifty things} last week!
ReplyDeleteI hope to see you again tomorrow!
xoxo,
Vanessa