Saturday, February 27, 2010

Fair hopes






Fair hopes
Clouds of snowy blossoms,
flushed with tints of rose;
sheaths of brown which opening
tender leaves disclose;
Buds of fairy beauty,
grouped in perfect sprays
these are coming for us
with the sweet spring days.

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7 comments:

  1. Lovely - thanks for sharing and giving those of us under the blanket of snow hope for spring.

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  2. that was simply and utterly beautiful....the photos the poetic thoughts....very nice, I just adore these kinds of posts!

    have a great night
    carmelina
    ciao now!!!1

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  3. Love your photos, Lorrie. You have captured the essence of those blossoms.

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  4. Oh how beautiful! I can't wait to see things like that in my yard....hurry spring!

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  5. Oh, oh, oh, how inspiring! Just what I needed this morning!!! You take the most beautiful photos!! Love, Silke

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  6. such a beautiful post for ttoady...thank you! I am indeed feeding the poor little creatures in my yard as it is snow covered and they have nowhere else to look for food!

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  7. oh, mille grazie for this!!! there is spring in this country somewhere!!! and such a lovely little poem to accompany such delights!

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