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.
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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.
Beautiful 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! 🌼 🐝 😊
I'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!)
Oh, 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
Linda, you're a master at saying *just* what has to be said--and nothing more--for maximum impact. Lovely.
Linda, 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.
Love this haiku--short perfection! Thanks for the gold-blooming shout out!
Lovely. And the synergy is, I believe, very real. Not silly at all.
Beautiful, 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!
I love this. Marigold is the perfect name.
Thank 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!
I 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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