Sunday, February 13, 2011

FOR THE LOVE OF ROSES (FOOD FOR THE SOUL) ~ 'PORTRAIT OF A ROSE'

"Every rose is an autograph from the hand of God on his world about us. He has inscribed his thoughts in these marvelous hieroglyphics which sense and science have, these many thousand years, been seeking to understand."

~ Theodore Parker


Treasured 1st Edition



"Oh, my luve’s like a red, red rose, That ’s newly sprung in June;
Oh, my luve’s like the melodie That’s sweetly played in tune."

~ Robert Burns



'Carefree Beauty' Shrub Rose

"Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you."

~ Richard Brinsley Sheridan







"The rose speaks of love silently,
in a language known only to the heart."

~ unknown




"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet."

~ William Shakespeare




"The rose speaks of love silently,
in a language known only to the heart."

~ unknown



"When love first came to Earth,
the Spring spread rose-beds to receive him."

~ Thomas Campbell



"Then will I raise aloft the milk-white rose.
For whose sweet smell the air shall be perfumed."

~ William Shakespeare




"Do not watch the petals fall from the rose with sadness, know that, like life, things sometimes must fade, before they can bloom again."

~ unknown










"If the rose puzzled its mind over the question how it grew, it would not have been the miracle that it is."

~ J. B. Yeats





"But friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in every fold."

~ Oliver Wendell Holmes

24 comments:

Jan @TWOwomenANDaHOE said...

So gorgeous, Joey! Thank you for this experience!

May all your gardens grow,
Jan

Donna said...

so beautiful Joey....I love the B and W too...

Jeff Branch said...

Such beautiful photos. Can't wait 'til spring!

Catherine said...

Joey...... the most beautiful post!! You've got my heart rate up, all those beautiful, beautiful roses!! LoVe the collages of all the different roses, & love the the textured/muted looking pics~ gorgeous!! Also loVing all the quotes!! And the slide show on your side bar~ fantastic, I know shame on me, I've not visited in forever :(!! Wishing you LoVe & a VERY HaPpY VALENTINES DAY!! Is hubby takin you out for dinner or are you whipping up some delectable dinner & sinful desert?
:)

lindalou said...

Such a wonderful tribute to the rose. White roses always get me the most.

Happy Valentine's Day Joey.

Kala said...

I ♥ these images Joey. My favorite is of the roses in the vase.

Nutty Gnome said...

Mmmm - stunning Joey, the photos and the the texts....I'm feeling quite soppy now -AND Himself remembered (not sure if he had a bit of help in that department, but hey!) and I found a card and gift from him under my pillow last night. Perhaps he's finding romance as he gets older :)

Gatsbys Gardens said...

Beautiful roses, especially for Valentine's Day! I ordered another Carefree Beauty to put in this spring.

Eileen

Chloe m said...

And that is why my pen name is Rosie.
I long to be associated with the elegance of roses but alas I lack such splendor. :)
Happy Valentine's day, Joey.
Hope it is as lovely as you!

Esther Montgomery said...

I wish God had left his thorns behind when he drew in the roses. Some of the scents were a good idea though.

Esther

P.S. Some.

Rose said...

Such a lovely combination of photos and poetry, Joey. The rose has to be the epitome of beauty. My eye was caught, though, by that first edition of "The Scarlet Letter"--what a treasure! Wishing you a very happy Valentine's Day, Joey.

Anonymous said...

Dearest Joey, What a glorious bouquet you offer us your readers today. A joyous and beautifully presented posting. And, if all your wonderful photographs were not Ambrosia enough...there was the slideshow.... I have now spent far too much time being entranced by these beguiling images which really should form an Art portfolio.

Happy Valentine's Day....I am certain that the romantic dinner for two menu will be divine!

Shady Gardener said...

Joey, this was a lovely post - and it took a Long Time to create! Thanks! Now. The big question: Have YOU received roses today from anyone special?? :-) Happy Valentine's Day!

joey said...

Thank you, dear Jan. A bit windy but isn't this break in the weather grand! I know there is a garden under all that snow!

Hi Donna and thank you. I do love B/W too ...

Weather has warmed a bit here, Jeff. Yes, the thought of spring is twirling around in my head.

Always a joy to hear from you, dear Cat. I miss your blog but love sharing time on FB. You are a treasure and thank you. Happy Valentine's Day :)

White roses are my favorite too, Lindalou. Thank you and Happy Valentine's Day :)

Thanks, Kala. Happy Valentine's Day to you fun friend :)

Hi sweet Liz and thank you. Yes, Himself is a 'wise man'. Enjoy the remainder of this romantic day. Valentine ((hugs))!

Carefree Beauty is still a favorite here too, Eileen. Thank you and Happy Valentine's Day to you :)

How sweet, dear Rosey. The name suits your beauty! Enjoy this lovely Valentine's Day :)

Regarding both thorns and scents, Esther, totally agree!

Thank you, dear Rose. Yes, the book is a treasure. I have several old 1st editions, all very dear to me. Happy Valentine's Day :)

Happy Valentine's Day, dearest Edith, and thank you for your flowering comments. I'm honored. Yes, hoping the evening to be divine :)

Indeed, the post did take quite some time to create, dear Shady. Thank you and Happy Valentine's Day :)

Roses and Lilacs said...

Hi Joey, wonderful poetry and photos. No other flower has inspired so many poets as the rose.
Marnie

joey said...

A thrill to see you back, Marnie. Thank you. Happy Valentine's Day, dear friend.

Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardens said...

Love orange roses and just planted 'Westerland' last year--high hopes for this year.

Marysol said...

Delicate little miracles is what they are! Much like you, mi amiga.

I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day.

Jennifer@threedogsinagarden said...

I hope that you had a wonderful Valentine's day!

joey said...

Happy gardening, Carolyn. May your high hopes come true.

Thank you, sweet Marysol. Do hope your Valentine's Day was delightful too, dear friend.

Yours too, Jennifer :)

One said...

Lovely photos! The white rose especially is a delight. Taken through a frosty glass?

joey said...

Thank you, One ~ a lace texture edit.

garden girl said...

Beautiful labor of love and tribute to the miracle of the rose!

How lucky you are to have a first edition of The Scarlet Letter! I collect antique books and can imagine how much you treasure this volume.

Johnny Nutcase said...

ahhh! So much prettiness! Love it!