"The dandelion tells me when to look for the swallow, the dogtooth violet when to expect the wood-thrush, and when I have found the wake-robin in bloom I know the season is fairly inaugurated. With me this flower is associated, not merely with the awakening of Robin, for he has been awake for some weeks, but with the universal awakening and rehabilitation of nature."
John Burroughs
WAKE-ROBIN
1895
Greetings, visitor!
My heart pounds to see you again.
But you’re up too early.
You need to go
Back to sleep,
Robin.
This photo was taken just now, out back.
And, yes, it's only February 14.
Happy Valentrillium’s Day!
We haven't gotten ours yet. Our first wildflowers are the pink milkmaids. I'm looking forward to the wildflower months!
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Jonny! Your Valentine's Day photo was particularly wonderful, too. Good for a giggle and perfect for the day!
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And Kym, I can't wait to see this year's batch of wildflower photographs. You always do such a spectacular job with your springtime images!
I love the love poem.
ReplyDeleteYou need to go
back to sleep,
Robin.
Thank you.
I'm glad you liked it, Laura! Thank you!
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