Monday, March 21, 2011

Spring

If there comes a little thaw, 
Still the air is chill and raw, 
Here and there a patch of snow, 
Dirtier than the ground below, 
Dribbles down a marshy flood; 
Ankle-deep you stick in mud 
In the meadows while you sing, 
"This is Spring." 

-Christopher Pearce Cranch 

I just love the imagery of in the meadows while you sing. 

HAPPY SPRING! 
xo

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36 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    YAY Spring!!! Finally!! I am ready for the blooms and prettiness Spring brings!

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  2. Lil' bitMarch 21, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    What a sweet poem!Love your blog.

    cheers!

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  3. Low Tide High StyleMarch 21, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Such a wonderful springtime poem! Happy spring to you too! Won't it be fun to have those sweet little ones outside this spring and summer exploring their beautiful world?!

    Kat :)

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  4. Susan KaneMarch 21, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Visiting your site always makes me take a breath, and feel the peace of your farmhouse. Thank you.

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  5. Marian HazelMarch 21, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I love daffodils. We are awaiting the arrival of 80 new bulbs to plant for our southern hemisphere spring later this year. Your flowers are always so beautiful, and I'm so envious of the flower farm! I don't know of anything like that here in Tasmania.

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  6. DianneMarch 21, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Happy spring to you too Trina. I cannot wait to see those babies enjoying the sunshine. You've a lot to look forward to. xoxo

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  7. JennMarch 21, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Beautiful quote, thank you for helping to remind myself how important it is to appreciate what is here and now, instead of dwelling on the things out of our control. I receive so much enjoyment from you're blog. Thank you.

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  8. for the love of a houseMarch 21, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    after getting 2" of snow today I am going to hold on dearly to a Happy Spring, if only in my mind!
    hugs to your and the sweetpeas (and to Mike and Lucy too!)
    xoj.

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  9. Romantic Prairie StyleMarch 22, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Love everything about Spring. What's not to love about new beginnings!

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  10. a peony princessMarch 22, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Just stumbled upon your blog the other day and I absolutely love it! And your home! Just beautiful! Happy Spring to you as well. :)

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  11. SchoolhouseKatMarch 22, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    I am so excited about spring after weeks and weeks and weeks of northern CA rain - so lovely to see brightness on your blog!

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  12. GailMarch 22, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Happy Spring to you! How are you getting along these days? Those daffodils are breathtaking! I've been meaning to get some...I keep seeing them on sale everywhere. ;) I think I just might!

    Hugs,
    Gail

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  13. christinaMarch 22, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    i was just begining to see my chives and lupins and then we got more snow:) sure has been a long winter!

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  14. IncenseAndMyrrhMarch 22, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I've missed Spring these last 4 years as we've lived in the Philippines... so this year is extra beautiful!

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  15. KLMMarch 22, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Happy Spring! One of my favorite times of the year. :)

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  16. Acanthus and AcornMarch 22, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Trina,
    Happy spring to you! Be sure to give us pics of those sweet babies in the garden!
    xo,
    ~R

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  17. Silver MagpiesMarch 22, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Oh, the daffodils always make me feel happy. It's even more exciting when you can see them in your own garden! Enjoy!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I love the part about the mud... oooh, can't you just feel that? LOL

    Di

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  19. Simply LKJMarch 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    What a wonderful poem! Yes, things are in sprouting up quite nicely in these parts! I am super excited.

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  20. Alison @ The PolohouseMarch 22, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    So anxious for warmer days!
    Lovely post.
    xx
    a

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  21. Michelle @ A COTTAGE REVIVALMarch 22, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Eager for spring...still living with snow. Kiss those babies.

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  22. KelleyMarch 22, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    So pretty Trina...spring is here too but we are a bit soggy after 6" of rain yesterday!

    xo kelley

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  23. 24 CornersMarch 22, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Happy Spring Trina!! Such a bright and beautiful image...and that sweet little poem captured early spring perfectly...those little tinges of old winter still floating about but slowly being taken over by springs beauty, yay!
    I'm sure Graham & Margaret will one day be singing in *your* meadows...and very often too!
    xo J~

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  24. ahomespunyearMarch 22, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Here in Staffordshire we're having glorious spring weather...makes you feel like singing, doesn't it?

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  25. Fotograf Kamilla WeiglinMarch 22, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Hello Trina!

    While we wait for spring to come here in Norway, I am enjoying myself with ranuculus and other signs of spring - indoor. It is perhaps cheating a bit, but it makes the waiting period easier! I love your blog, and look forward to many beautiful photos as we as we approach summer. I'm curious to see more of your garden, as I am sure will be a great place for your sweet babies to play .. If you have the time, it would be so nice if you visited my blog, it has a translation-button ;)

    :) Kamilla

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  26. Southern LadyMarch 22, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Happy Spring to you! Carla

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  27. TashMarch 23, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Beautiful! Happy Spring!

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  28. Lori SkoogMarch 23, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    OH, to have such flowers blooming in our gardens instead of this SNOW!!!!!!!

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  29. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutMarch 23, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Little blooms of yellow sunshine right back at you!

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  30. Charlotte/For Such A Time As ThisMarch 23, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Lovely poem! I look out the window at the constant rain, and wish for Spring:) Thank you for sharing the picture and poem!

    I came to visit by way of Homestead Revival.

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  31. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Happy Spring! =) YaY!

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  32. designchicMarch 23, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Daffodils scream Spring...gorgeous!!

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  33. RoeshelMarch 24, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Happy Spring to you too! Now if it would only show up outside here! Well worth the wait. Can't wait to see the daffodils and tulips pop up. :)

    Roeshel

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  34. Victoria MusiccoMarch 24, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    My lovely daughter-in-law, Trish at A Peony Princess, told me to drop by here for a visit...
    Happy that I did, what a lovely blog you have.
    I have my tea in hand and I'm off to explore this lovely site.

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  35. HelenMarch 24, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Wonderful springflowers. Happy Spring to You :)

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  36. ammex glovesJuly 22, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Yellow is best color of every occasions. Spring is such a beautiful time to take photographs of awesome flowers or nature colors.

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