April 20, 2010

my dearest, I will


It's that time of year again, when I begin thinking of all that might be in the garden. This year, though, is different, as it is our first at Moss Hill.

If only I were as wealthy and energetic as I am inspired...

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"Earth, my dearest, I will. 
Oh believe me, you no longer need your springtimes to win me over - 
one of them, ah, even one, is already too much for my blood. 
Unspeakably, I have belonged to you, from the first."
-  Rainer Maria Rilke, Duino Elegies, 9th, 1923




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4 comments:

helle said...

Yes, sometimes we can only dream of all the things we want done, but thats fine too!
Lovely images, Susan!

Hugs

Chrisy said...

I find it's best to just focus on the day and not think ahead...and as long as you do something useful every day...quite a bit gets don overall. Well enough until a big money win arrives!

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

Oh hear you--I just want the beauty without the weeds--I guess a metaphor for life, eh?

MFAMB said...

i share your enthusiasm, and lack of funds. although (of course) craigslist is a GREAT source for plants and flowers. check it out.

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