genuine piece of magic. columbine flowers.

I only know one piece of real magic. Here it is. Aquilegia, or columbine, is a much loved early summer garden flower. Here is a lovely one from my garden,

It's a flower that those who love gardens know really well, and they are a delight in the flower border. The name 'columbine' comes from the latin 'columba' meaning dove. Have another look at the flower. Can you see the little doves?

And now you will always see them. And I think that's a genuine piece of magic.

poem. almost enough.

  in the garden a

bird sings the sky
is blue there is
no noise from traffic the
tree whispers leaves are
shining the air is
warm what a beautiful
quiet place

haiku. tagetes. summer flowering.

summer flowering
summer's here at last -
flowering bright against blue,
reflecting sunshine





Perhaps the summer really has arrived. The tagetes seem to think so!

haiku. crocus. spring.

celebrating spring -
reaching to embrace the light
in sunshine at last

 My garden is finally waking up. I am so glad to see the crocus and daffodils too. Soon cherry blossom.