Monday, May 12, 2014

A Favorite ~




Daffodowndilly
She wore her yellow sun-bonnet
She wore her greenest gown;
She turned to the south wind
And curtsied up and down.
She turned to the sunlight
And shook her yellow head,
And whispered to her neighbour
:
"Winter is dead."
A.A. Milne
*  *  *
the daffodil was
 my mother's
 favorite flower 
and 
yellow was her
 favorite color
a winning combination
 
 
 

27 comments:

Ann Kroeker said...

"Winter is dead." Boo-yah, as my teen kids would say. Hooray for the daffodils for their cute curtsies and bold yellow spring confidence.

Elizabeth Dianne said...

love the piece by A.A. Milne--had never read that before --great pics also--

Brandee Shafer said...

wonderful, all of it

Ginny Hartzler said...

I just love the poem! And the daffodil looks like sun is shooting from the center!

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Jennifer Richardson said...

I love that daffodils
graced your mother's day
and that your world
is now bright with yellow:)
-Jennifer

Joan Elizabeth said...

Woo hooo it looks like Spring has arrived!

My Mum liked daffodils too, they would not grow where we lived. That's just one of the reasons she would have loved my garden.

Nancy's Notes said...

Sweet post for your mom! I love daffodils and my favorite color is yellow! Beautiful shots, really nice.

Anonymous said...

How pretty! The home where Karen and I grew up, the neighbor lady had an entire yard full of daffodils. We still talk about how pretty all those flowers were!
Hope to begin moving this weekend!

Lisa Gordon said...

Indeed it is, and what a beautiful series of images this is, Susan.

Happy day to you!

Barbara said...

I really like your angle here with the daff, so nicely photographed, and the saying is just perfect.

Maureen said...

Lovely images.

It appears we're going right into summer: 90 today, with D.C. humidity.

Lucille said...

So glad you finally got to daffodil time. Ours are all over and we are promised some summer temperatures by the weekend.

Debbie said...

gorgeous, i love my daffodils!!

SimplyDarlene said...

the cups runneth
over with
desire
spring
let loose

SimplyDarlene said...

the cups runneth
over with
desire
spring
let loose

Debby Ray said...

I love the poem and the photos. The lighting is breathtaking.

Unknown said...

What beautiful sunny images!

Rick said...

"... and then my heart with pleasure fills,
and dances with the daffodils."

A graceful old favorite.

Beautiful tribute to your mother, Susan.

Anonymous said...

So glorious!
Happy Wednesday!
xo Catherine

rjerdee said...

Finally! Winter is gone from Minnesota!! You waited long enough for it :)

Linda P said...

Beautiful images of the golden daffodil and so pleased that such a favourite is blooming and heralding the Spring season in your part of the world.

cristie said...

wanting patience has been so richly rewarded. xox

Tracy said...

I've always loved that poem... and the lovely daffodil. :o) No more daffodils came up in the garden this spring. I think I will have to get new and plant this fall... Happy Days, Susan ((HUGS))

Anonymous said...

And these are a favorite of mine as well!

Unknown said...

So very beautiful.

caryjo said...

And seeing them every year is a blessing. I always am filled with joyfulness and rejoicingness. NOW, I'll always think of your mom, who often was MY "mom". Loved her for many, many years. [And her daughter, of course, doncha think?]