Saturday 27 February 2016

A New Path


This view is from our afternoon walk today - we found a new path beside the great tree. I took this photo with iPhone, edited it in different painterly apps, and added some texture layers.

A reflective poem to go with the painterly view:
The Gentle Gardener

I'd like to leave but daffodils to mark my little way,
To leave but tulips red and white behind me as I stray;
I'd like to pass away from earth and feel I'd left behind
But roses and forget-me-nots for all who come to find.

I'd like to sow the barren spots with all the flowers of earth,
To leave a path where those who come should find but gentle mirth;
And when at last I'm called upon to join the heavenly throng
I'd like to feel along my way I'd left no sign of wrong.

And yet the cares are many and the hours of toil are few;
There is not time enough on earth for all I'd like to do;
But, having lived and having toiled, I'd like the world to find
Some little touch of beauty that my soul had left behind. 
Edward Guest

... Until next time,
Nina 

[Blogging every day in February - Day 27]

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful soothing post Nina! It looks like you had a revitalizing walk from the image you shared and the poem was lovely as well. Thank you. Un abbraccio, Silvana

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  2. I like your singular tree, Nina, and how you edited it.

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  3. I enjoyed the poem and the photo, Nina. Thanks for sharing.
    Amalia
    xo

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  4. Nina, I love this picture, it's gorgeous. The poem goes beautifully with the picture. I hope you are doing well!

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  5. Gorgeous photo and the editing is wonderful!

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  6. I just love this edit, Nina!

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