after a hard day's work, a refuge
from the rest of the world-
tiger lilies and you
all is quiet on a woodsy path-
but for rustling leaves
and a bird's song
a flower is born in the sky
and so am I, alive and thriving
amidst greens and blues
deeply rooted among rocks-
looking upward, the climb is hard
but how worth is the view
geraniums will grow again
in the sunshine, with a little love
a little hope and a lot of gratitude
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Hi everyone! As I mentioned in my previous post, my husband and I moved to a new home in the countryside of New York. I'm sharing today some pictures from my backyard and accompanying haiku. We have a weathered wooden bench where tiger lilies have bloomed next to it. A little path leads into the woods where pink rhododendron have blossomed. There are rocks up the hill and lots of trees and everything is green and luscious now as we've had quite a bit of rain. I planted geraniums in a terracotta pot and I'm patiently waiting for them to bloom. I hope you enjoy my poetry and photos and I wish you all a Happy Fourth of July weekend! xx
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Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Brasov!
Your new home is in a wonderful place, Loredana! So excited for you! Tiger lilies are one of my favorite childhood flowers. Your poetry conveys the joy of your new surroundings. xo Karen
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful and gorgeous nothing ever man made can match nature!
ReplyDeleteSure looks like quite the peaceful spot as you enjoy it a lot!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! ... Happy 4th to you
ReplyDeleteWonderful to read your poems again Loredana, and see all the beauty of your new garden!
ReplyDeleteThe view is def worth it. Love the brilliant colors of the tiger lilies as well. Your new home is quite beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you posting again Loredana...this is beautiful...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your move - it has spurred a wonderful poem and place of reflection
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely breathtaking :D
ReplyDeleteAgree with Sanaa :) Breathtaking. Each photo tells its own poetry, and yours just adds on to the beauty of that.
ReplyDeleteLeo @ I Rhyme Without Reason.
Love the tiger lily/bench photo and poem....looks like a glorious refuge :-)
ReplyDeleteYou indeed have found a beautiful refuge. SO beautiful, it must be heaven getting home after work. Thanks for sharing the beauty.
ReplyDeletebeautifully caught meditations..
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful neighborhood.. The bloom of summer is so wonderful, and our geraniums are all awake again
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful setting you have for photography and also what inspiration for poetry.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new home and that looks a wonderful place to stay. You can interact with nature often :)
ReplyDeleteGreat combination of nature and poetry. The haiku work well in a natural setting. Hope you had a great July 4th. Enjoy the new home!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a lovely place to meditate and just be in the moment. Enjoy your new space..
ReplyDeleteLovely pics... a flower is born in the sky is a beautiful line!
ReplyDeleteLovely snippets, in words and pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe backyard looks great with all that I like to see in the garden. What a beautiful duet rustling leaves and birdsong.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures a great poems.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures (home) and a wonderful Haiku.
ReplyDeleteZQ
It seems as though this transplanting leads to a new liveliness--beautifully expressed. If you are anywhere near Hudson NY, come see my mother's art at Columbia Greene Community College!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very nice refuge! I need to catch up on your blog posts, long time now since last!
ReplyDeleteUn felice fine settimana a te...ciao.
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