Monday, May 6, 2013

A Prayer in Spring


Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day;
And give us not to think so far away
As the uncertain harvest; keep us here
All simply in the springing of the year.
Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white,
Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night;
And make us happy in the happy bees,
The swarm dilating round the perfect trees.
And make us happy in the darting bird
That suddenly above the bees is heard,
The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill,
And off a blossom in mid air stands still.
For this is love and nothing else is love,
The which it is reserved for God above
To sanctify to what far ends He will,
But which it only need that we fulfill.

~Robert Frost

 

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19 comments:

  1. I love the photo, and the poem. Perfect!

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  2. This is so beautiful Andrea. Hug B

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  3. What a pretty poem! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. So pretty and delicate. Love the poem.

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  5. I've read a lot of Robert Frost, but I've never read this particular poem! Wonderful choice for the branch of forsythia blossoms.

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  6. Love the photo, the processing, and this poem. All so perfect for this time of year! -Tammy

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  7. I can never seem to get a good forsythia shot -- this is lovely Andrea. xo

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  8. A lovely poem to go with your beautiful picture! :)

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  9. Sure makes you realize just how special all God's 'makings' are. The birds, the flowers, and even the stillness. So much in your post to reflect on.

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  10. ooo i love the textures - it really adds to the photo. beautiful job. blessings.

    xoxo,
    Allie @ Framed by God
    http://framedbygod.blogspot.com/

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  11. *sigh* Robert...he's the man.

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  12. Absolutely lovely. Great words. :)

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  13. what a pretty picture!

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  14. The few blossoms have poppeed out for our enjoyment.
    Beautiful.

    Earl

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