Usually, I purchase small plants at a local garden center to fill a few pots I have. This year I bought a packet of marigold seeds and planted them (I think) in early May. They have grown into a gorgeous plant, with now only one bloom. It feels like I have been taught patience! The bud burst on the day Queen Elizabeth died. It felt somewhat shivery, nearly a sign that life, and beauty, will continue. I understand that my imagination often bursts with silliness, but nevertheless. the bloom happened exactly when it chose, not a day before, nor a day later.
Linda, I love your new nature photos. That sweet yellow blossom brought sweet sunshine, and a continuance of life and beauty. The Queen would smile on a your thoughts. Your haiku echoes your praise of beauty. I also highlight Buffy's new book that I adore in today's blog.Thank you for mentioning my book review as well as yours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful marigold Linda, and I love it's name, and your slightly shivery silliness–all makes me smile, and I think it was meant to be, thanks! 🌼 🐝 😊
ReplyDeleteI've just come from Carol's blog about Buffy's book, to here. It sounds lovely! And I do love your sweet marigold pic-poem. (It is the perfect colour for the Queen!)
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beauty!! And I "do" think there is something meaningful in when it chose to bloom for you!! And yes, Buffy's book is perfect for welcoming autumn with all its golden loveliness. :). Jama
ReplyDeleteLinda, you're a master at saying *just* what has to be said--and nothing more--for maximum impact. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteLinda, this post is perfection. From the blooming on the Queen's day to the "no better name." Patience! Oh, why do I have to learn that lesson SO many times? I need to read this post daily for a while. It is a perfect devotion.
ReplyDeleteLove this haiku--short perfection! Thanks for the gold-blooming shout out!
ReplyDeleteLovely. And the synergy is, I believe, very real. Not silly at all.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Linda - Thank you for sharing the poem, the photo - and the context for how this timing added some magic to an important time. I've been appreciating the comfort brought by rainbows to folks in England - on the day the queen died, and again today (Sunday), the eve before her funeral service. Big, blooming hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteI love this. Marigold is the perfect name.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone! It is a lovely thing I wanted to capture! There are still no other blooms, but, there are buds! Have a great week that welcomes autumn!
ReplyDeleteI love that you gleaned patience from this marigold. I get my patience lesson in the vegetable garden. Vegetables don't seem to enjoy growing at 6300' - unless you give them lots and lots of time, and a wee bit more sun than is typically found during summer. Thank you, Linda!
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