Tuesday, October 25, 2011

A STRAY GIFT

Pleasure is spread
 through the earth
In stray gifts to be
claimed by whoever
 shall find.

~William Wordsworth, 1806
                                                                    {Tea Plants in bloom}
Remember these?

Upon inspection today
I found flowers! A
surprise gift that filled
me with happiness.

I hope your day is filled
with wonderful gifts
that make you smile.
xx
Posted by at
Labels: ,

17 comments:

  1. Lori annOctober 25, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    how beautiful tracey, i love your find. and how sweet of you to share, your generous nature is a gift. i wonder what this is? i can't find it in my western u.s. flower book?

    i hope you have a lovely tuesday.
    xxx

    ReplyDelete
  2. JacquiOctober 25, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    What a lovely surprise! Looks like iit could be from the Rose family - but whatever it is, such a sweet blessing. xx

    ReplyDelete
  3. trishOctober 25, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Wonderful gifts indeed. I love finding unexpected treasures.
    Much love this Tuesday.xxx

    ReplyDelete
  4. MJOctober 25, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    WOW!!! Those flowers are stunning :). I do remember that post on your green tea plant! Have you made tea from it yet? What a gift this plant (all plants really) is :).
    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  5. Magnolia VerandahOctober 25, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    What tea do you make from these truly precious petals?

    ReplyDelete
  6. cpcableOctober 25, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    What beauties!

    ReplyDelete
  7. karenOctober 25, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    That would brighten my day :) I think we are all done with blooming but I need to check again. Have a wonderful day!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. EllenOctober 25, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    They are very pretty - such a nice treat!

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Your quote goes so perfectly with your garden find!!! Those tea plant flowers are gorgeous--beautifully photographed.

    ReplyDelete
  10. AngelaOctober 25, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Ah that is an awesome gift! Lovely!

    ReplyDelete
  11. valleycampdurangoOctober 25, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    ah beautiful. you are my link to my southern soul and my grandmother’s garden! it’s quite dead and crisp here, but skeletal in a good sort of way.but i do miss the more luxurious and sultry turning of the seasons that you have! and satsumas!

    ReplyDelete
  12. GerryARTOctober 25, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Followed your link to the 'Camellia sinensis' page.
    I grew Camellia at the beach years and years ago and really haven't seen them grow since.
    I did, however, think 'Camellia' just as soon as I saw those buds.
    Yikes ! ! ! The old memories are coming to the surface. Wonder if it's a sign of age :*)

    ReplyDelete
  13. KellyOctober 25, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    How lovely! Nature is truly a gift, isn't it? : )

    ReplyDelete
  14. Lady CordeliaOctober 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Oh! So just tell me now when the tea will be a brewin' and I'll be over STAT!
    XO

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Beautiful! So glad they blessed your day :-)

    ReplyDelete
  16. Baby By The SeaOctober 27, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    These pictures are SO lovely. I love the details. Great pictures. Seriously.

    ReplyDelete
  17. GailOctober 28, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    How beautiful!!!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)