Our first Poppy suddenly bloomed overnight. It didn’t look that ready two days ago. There are at least eight more buds, some showing pink and some white. I do hope some of them turn out to be red.
We think the Goldfinches may have babies as they are constantly collecting sunflower hearts.
I like this poem, ‘Otherwise’ by Jane Kenyon which I only came across recently. I think it sums up being grateful for what we have each day as tomorrow may well bring something ‘otherwise’. It is certainly one to ponder.
I got out of bed
on two strong legs.
It might have been
otherwise. I ate
cereal, sweet
milk, ripe, flawless
peach. It might
have been otherwise.
I took the dog uphill
to the birch wood.
All morning I did
the work I love.
At noon I lay down
with my mate. It might
have been otherwise.
We ate dinner together
at a table with silver
candlesticks. It might
have been otherwise.
I slept in a bed
in a room with paintings
on the walls, and
planned another day
just like this day.
But one day, I know,
it will be otherwise.
by Jane Kenyon
babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin
June 10, 2016 at 7:58 pm
Beautiful poem…trying to do just that!
saymber
June 2, 2016 at 6:33 pm
Amazing Poppy pictures – I’ve never seen one emerge before like that and of course love those little birdies. The poem does a great job of verbalizing the mental gratitude list I have that includes mostly “little things.” Thank you for the yet another lovely post!
mybeautfulthings
June 2, 2016 at 6:53 pm
Thank you so much for your constant encouragement – truly, much appreciated. 🙂
saymber
June 2, 2016 at 7:54 pm
We bloggers have to take care of each other and I’m honored to be of service! 🙂 Your blog is one of the bright spots on what can be a very dark landscape.
mybeautfulthings
June 2, 2016 at 7:59 pm
Thank you again. I am very happy to be able to add some brightness to dark landscapes. I’ve had some of them myself and been helped through so am glad to do my bit. 🙂
Do you still blog? I’ve tried to get through a number of times and am told that your blog is no longer accessible.
Sarah Longes - Mirador Design
June 1, 2016 at 9:42 pm
Fabulous! Goldfinches are such fun but they don’t hang around for long.
mybeautfulthings
June 1, 2016 at 10:03 pm
You are right, they are very skittish.I was glad they were so engrossed in their seed collection so that I could get a photo! 🙂
Sarah Longes - Mirador Design
June 1, 2016 at 10:08 pm
It’s a lovely photo 🙂 Really shows off their wonderful colours!
flowerpot
June 1, 2016 at 6:59 pm
Love the poppies, Sally, and the poem is great. The otherwise is what we all dread so must make the most of it. XX
mybeautfulthings
June 1, 2016 at 10:04 pm
Yes, we must. We just cannot see around the next corner. Enjoy the beauty while we may. xx