Sunday, February 20, 2011

Buying Spring ~

winter
was
 getting long
 beauty bought
 brought
a reprieve
in the depths of winter
I finally learned
there was
in me
an invincible summer
Albert Camus


32 comments:

Beth said...

I'm so glad you showed us your beautiful tulips. I have yet to get mine, but seeing yours on the window sill is motivation.
You have the best quotes and you match them up with your photos perfectly.
Winters are always my testing times when my limits are stretched. February is my longest month, so it's time to bring some spring in. :) Thank you for the idea.

Nancy said...

You always bring us hope.....

Ruth Hiebert said...

The beauty of a tulip is sure to warm the heart.Love that color,it has to be a favourite of mine.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Fifth shot is my favorite! Well, they say that everything and everyone has their price, and I see you just paid retail for summer! A good bargain if I do say so!!

Linda said...

Yes, "an invincible summer."
The tulips are stunning. Isn't God a magnificent artist?

Mari said...

Those are beautiful flowers. I love tulips, partly because of their promise of Summer!

Christine said...

Tulips are my favorite flower. I planted a circle of them one summer. Then one lovely sunny afternoon, with a badminton in hand, my two tiny little girls 3 1/2 yrs old, swung at each and everyone of them. I stood in the window watching, with a smile, their whimsical adventure in my garden.

cristie said...

you've inspired me to go out and make a purchase very soon. xox

Janis Van Keuren said...

Thank you for that beauty. I love the crispness of your photos yet the soft edges of the petals. Such beauty with the flowers against the snow--like they are looking out on the scene that will change soon.


Blessings,

Janis

Anonymous said...

what a deal...i'll have to go to my store and see if they have any spring that i can purchase. it's been nice to enjoy yours.

Rick said...

and worth every penny ! Without that invincible summer within, life would look rather bleak in the depths of winter.

Lovely inspiration from your beautiful tulips.

Anonymous said...

The shape and warm colour of the tulips against the crisp, white snow back-drop is inspiring. I love tulips - they have special family associations, particularly with the Netherlands.

Jennifer Richardson said...

Oh beautiful tulips
dripping with Spring!!!
My heart beats a little
faster with each photo:)
Altogether lovely,
this post and your heart.
Love,
Jennifer

beth said...

i like to buy spring, too....
this last time it was some funny looking yellow flowers that have made me happy for a week now.....

Catherine said...

Spring can indeed be bought ~ and these are beautiful!

Tracy said...

Tulips... and pink ones too... my faves! ;o) These are so pretty, Susan. Sometimes in the depths of winter we just have to go to the florist and splurge on a bouquet to lift winter-dented spirits. Almost March...surely spring will be with us soon?! Happy week, my friend ((HUGS))

Louise Gallagher said...

Buying spring! Love it!

I do it every week!

Unknown said...

These flowers are beautiful. Seems like every one is looking forward to spring. There is a Japanese tulip in our front yard that has had buds since early January. Now every one is opening,ande surely there will come another freez and you know what that means. No more flowers.

SimplyDarlene said...

Ah, that pink is surely surreal this time of year.

Blessings.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

all of the photos are stunning and i like all the different persepctives ending with the whole vase against the snow outside. beautiful words and oh so true

Maureen said...

Rather delightful to think that we can "buy" a little spring.

I wasn't expecting Camus to be the author of the quote.

Leslie said...

Love both photos and quote, which seems somehow particularly apt for YOU... I would describe you as someone who had within, an invincible summer...

Misty said...

I love tulips. So pretty!

Mary said...

such a heart cheering sight!

Duane Scott said...

In the spring... becomes a rose.

Joan Elizabeth said...

How beautiful the hope of spring while snow is still on the ground.

Dawning Inspiration said...

Oh how you just blessed me - pink tulips are my favorite.... next to pink roses!! These are gorgeous!

Sandra Heska King said...

Ahhh, you brought and bought some beauty in, too. :)

Cynthia L. H. said...

What a beautiful moment and thought!
;^)
Lovely.
;^)

Michelle DeRusha said...

Love this one, Susan -- the title "Buying Spring..." and that Camus quote...awesome.

Lori Heyd said...

Beautiful Susan......they remind me of lipstick, that wonderful color, love the contrast with the snow on number five! Gorgeous. Lori

Lisa said...

Gorgeous as always.