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'WITH EVERY LEAF A MIRACLE ...' ~ MONDAY MUSING

"With every leaf a miracle . . .
and from this bush in the door-yard,
With delicate-colour'd blossoms,
and heart-shaped leaves of rich green
A sprig with its flower, I break."

~ Walt Whitman

LILAC
(Syringia vulagaris)

Comments

JC said…
Lilacs ... my favorite !!!
Bren Haas said…
I am loving your lilacs in the collage collection you have shared today. Mine are all gone because of the unseasonable warm weather we had in the beginning of the month.

Can't wait to share some iris blooms with you soon.

Happy Garden Monday Dear friend.
Rose said…
So beautiful, Joey! And, of course, the Whitman poem is such a special remembrance. My lilacs have long since faded; spring flowers really remind one to enjoy each moment.
A wonderful post featuring one of my very favorite blooms. Joey, our climates must be very similar. It seems we have the same things blooming.
Marnie
RURAL said…
Such a beautiful and sweet flower. I am loving this collage.

Jen
Chuck Dilmore said…
the things you do with a blossom!

this is a special place.
just beautiful.

peace~
Chuck
Brenda Pruitt said…
Lilacs are the ultimate in heirloom flowers. Just the thought of them evokes romanticism.
Brenda
beckie said…
Joey, how nice of you to share your lilacs! Ours didn't last nearly long enough. Whitman's poem says it all- a miracle, their perfect blooms.

Hope you are enjoying your garden!
joey said…
Thank you all for your kind comments ... running behind tending the infirmary (nursing/chauffeuring daughter staying here in immobilizer waiting for MRI after weekend knee injury; Mr. Ho-Hum in therapy for torn rotator cuff and back; and I'm in a soft cast for severe gardening sprain, meanwhile, cooking for expected guests ... but, about to come out of the oven, my Lemon Mousse Cheesecake smells amazing :)
Love all the photos--wish we had smell-o-vision! How many lilacs do you have in your yard?
Gail said…
My dear...You have a full platter not a plate. The post is gorgeous, I am wishing I was there with you enjoying the beauty and the fragrance...gail
Hi Joey, wow that collage is so fragrant :-) No but seriously I can almost smell your Lilacs, great work. They sure are pretty. My Lilacs are jst about to start to bloom today!

I'll show you them in a post/ xoxo Tyra
Shady Gardener said…
No wonder they named the color "lilac!" Or, did they name the lilacs after the color?? The photos are very rich!
I adore lilacs..and your montage is sooo beautiful :)
joey said…
Again thank you all for your kind comments ... a crazy week ... in between doctor's appointments and MRI, my daughter and I got rear-ended yesterday ... all fine but a bit shook up and sore ... big boo-boos on towed away Acadia :(
Unknown said…
The lilacs have started to bloom in the Valley below us, but here on the hill we're trailing a couple of weeks behind, still.
I'm sorry to hear about the accident Joey, but relieved that you're safe and relatively unscathed. Hope you've been resting since this happened!
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Hi Joey

That is the perfect colour for me.

I love Lilac. They're very popular in the gardens over here.

Rob
marmee said…
so happy for you joey that you are enjoying those may lilac blooms...they are so beautiful.
Catherine said…
Beautiful lilac captures Joey!
I've been away too long!

Sound like life has been twisting and turning for you too~ I hope your daughter is doing well, and your gardening sprain is better, & your better half's shoulder is on the mend! Thoughts are with you alway's! Mmmm... lemon mousse cheesecake..yummy!~You are always looking on the bright side, finding the good in the worst of times~you are an inspiration to me!
Big hugs!
Cat
Unknown said…
Oh how beautiful and absolutely relaxing to look at! Love it.
Beautiful photo montage! Just thinking how beautiful the lilacs would look with a peach colored rose to set them off. (Just over at gardener in progress's site, and I have peach roses on the brain now.)
Pat said…
Lilacs, I can smell them now.
So sweet.

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