Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Pretty Maids

Along the garden's edge, there is a row of zinnias and sunflowers, they really are "pretty maids all in a row."

Each morning as I walk the dogs, I see those flowers.  Usually there are butterflies and bees buzzing about too.

I love the vibrant colors, the happiness if you will of those flowers as they face the morning sun.  If I am tired or grumpy, they always cheer me up.  Nature has that ability, to lift our spirits and remind us of the beauty that is everywhere if we open our eyes.

I keep fresh flowers in our house almost 365 days a year.  Those rare days when there are none, the house seems empty and a little drab.  My mom and my grandmother Mamie taught me to love flowers, to grow them and understand how important they were to the human spirit.

Tonight, I am grateful for my pretty maids all in a row...I am humbled by their beauty.

4 comments:

  1. How lovely they are. The colors and smells of flowers do lift the spirit.

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  2. There is so much beauty in nature... it's good to be reminded♡

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  3. I love flowers so much too and I have some blooming plants in the house during the winter months and a full yard outside during the growing seasons but I seldom bring fresh cut flowers in the house. I somehow prefer to let them live right on their plant. Maybe I'm too busy to bother.

    Enjoy your little beauties.
    Hugs,
    JB

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  4. I love flowers and love a nice bouquet! The best part is having them in your yard at your finger tips. Put some in Rick's new office!

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