Monday, May 18, 2009

'WITH EVERY LEAF A MIRACLE ...' ~ MONDAY MUSING

"With every leaf a miracle . . .
and from this bush in the door-yard,
With delicate-colour'd blossoms,
and heart-shaped leaves of rich green
A sprig with its flower, I break."

~ Walt Whitman

LILAC
(Syringia vulagaris)

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23 comments:

  1. JCMonday, May 18, 2009

    Lilacs ... my favorite !!!

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  2. Bren HaasMonday, May 18, 2009

    I am loving your lilacs in the collage collection you have shared today. Mine are all gone because of the unseasonable warm weather we had in the beginning of the month.

    Can't wait to share some iris blooms with you soon.

    Happy Garden Monday Dear friend.

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  3. RoseMonday, May 18, 2009

    So beautiful, Joey! And, of course, the Whitman poem is such a special remembrance. My lilacs have long since faded; spring flowers really remind one to enjoy each moment.

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  4. Roses and LilacsMonday, May 18, 2009

    A wonderful post featuring one of my very favorite blooms. Joey, our climates must be very similar. It seems we have the same things blooming.
    Marnie

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  5. RURAL Monday, May 18, 2009

    Such a beautiful and sweet flower. I am loving this collage.

    Jen

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  6. Chuck DilmoreMonday, May 18, 2009

    the things you do with a blossom!

    this is a special place.
    just beautiful.

    peace~
    Chuck

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  7. Brenda PruittMonday, May 18, 2009

    Lilacs are the ultimate in heirloom flowers. Just the thought of them evokes romanticism.
    Brenda

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  8. beckieMonday, May 18, 2009

    Joey, how nice of you to share your lilacs! Ours didn't last nearly long enough. Whitman's poem says it all- a miracle, their perfect blooms.

    Hope you are enjoying your garden!

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  9. joeyMonday, May 18, 2009

    Thank you all for your kind comments ... running behind tending the infirmary (nursing/chauffeuring daughter staying here in immobilizer waiting for MRI after weekend knee injury; Mr. Ho-Hum in therapy for torn rotator cuff and back; and I'm in a soft cast for severe gardening sprain, meanwhile, cooking for expected guests ... but, about to come out of the oven, my Lemon Mousse Cheesecake smells amazing :)

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  10. Monica the Garden FaerieTuesday, May 19, 2009

    Love all the photos--wish we had smell-o-vision! How many lilacs do you have in your yard?

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  11. GailWednesday, May 20, 2009

    My dear...You have a full platter not a plate. The post is gorgeous, I am wishing I was there with you enjoying the beauty and the fragrance...gail

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  12. TYRA Hallsénius LindheWednesday, May 20, 2009

    Hi Joey, wow that collage is so fragrant :-) No but seriously I can almost smell your Lilacs, great work. They sure are pretty. My Lilacs are jst about to start to bloom today!

    I'll show you them in a post/ xoxo Tyra

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  13. Shady GardenerWednesday, May 20, 2009

    No wonder they named the color "lilac!" Or, did they name the lilacs after the color?? The photos are very rich!

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  14. A wildlife gardenerThursday, May 21, 2009

    I adore lilacs..and your montage is sooo beautiful :)

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  15. joeyFriday, May 22, 2009

    Again thank you all for your kind comments ... a crazy week ... in between doctor's appointments and MRI, my daughter and I got rear-ended yesterday ... all fine but a bit shook up and sore ... big boo-boos on towed away Acadia :(

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  16. UnknownFriday, May 22, 2009

    The lilacs have started to bloom in the Valley below us, but here on the hill we're trailing a couple of weeks behind, still.
    I'm sorry to hear about the accident Joey, but relieved that you're safe and relatively unscathed. Hope you've been resting since this happened!

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  17. FayFriday, May 22, 2009

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    I really love the layout of this blog! Great job.

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  18. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)Saturday, May 23, 2009

    Hi Joey

    That is the perfect colour for me.

    I love Lilac. They're very popular in the gardens over here.

    Rob

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  19. marmeeTuesday, May 26, 2009

    so happy for you joey that you are enjoying those may lilac blooms...they are so beautiful.

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  20. CatherineWednesday, May 27, 2009

    Beautiful lilac captures Joey!
    I've been away too long!

    Sound like life has been twisting and turning for you too~ I hope your daughter is doing well, and your gardening sprain is better, & your better half's shoulder is on the mend! Thoughts are with you alway's! Mmmm... lemon mousse cheesecake..yummy!~You are always looking on the bright side, finding the good in the worst of times~you are an inspiration to me!
    Big hugs!
    Cat

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  21. UnknownWednesday, May 27, 2009

    Oh how beautiful and absolutely relaxing to look at! Love it.

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  22. susan morrison (garden chick)Thursday, May 28, 2009

    Beautiful photo montage! Just thinking how beautiful the lilacs would look with a peach colored rose to set them off. (Just over at gardener in progress's site, and I have peach roses on the brain now.)

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  23. PatFriday, May 29, 2009

    Lilacs, I can smell them now.
    So sweet.

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