When I see this ocean of lavender monarda I am so entertained by all the bees, wasps, butterflies that are drawn to it as I am.
Emily Dickinson must have had such a muse. She always has something to say about most everything in the most interesting way...South Winds jostle them-
Bumblebees come -
Hover - hesitate -
Drink, and are gone -
Butterflies pause
On their passage Cashemere -
I - softly plucking,
Present them here!
Perfect "Emily" for today! Actually, she's perfect for anything to do with nature, isn't she? Great shots of the bee and butterfly.
ReplyDeleteI hope my little Monarda eventually get as big as yours:)
Wonderful post! Love the words the bees the butterfly..on I love it all!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend..hugs aNNa
That monarda looks fab! Mine is starting to mildew and flopping all over the place...
ReplyDeleteIf she wasn't talking about Monarda she should have been. Your bees and butterflies are beautiful. What a day brightener.
ReplyDeleteAn utterly perfect posting, Lisa! I loved it.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful, healthy bed of monarda. I'll bet you are entertained every day by the little visitors.
ReplyDeleteExcellent poem Emily had a love and understanding of nature. I never really appreciated her until I became a gardener.
Marnie
I love Emily, she could really capture the essence of nature.
ReplyDeleteI really like your post.
Perfect photos for the perfect poem. I love the butterfly shot especially.
ReplyDeleteDear Lisa,
ReplyDeleteGarden Blogger's Muse Day is a charming idea! Often a poem will pop into my mind and stay until I write it down.
The female Tiger Swallowtail, in her black dress, is gorgeous! Beautiful stand of Monarda.
Last year the bees and the butterflies loved mine. This year only bees.
Happy August and
New Sunflower Moon!
Sherry
Oh Lisa that was absolutely lovely....in fact I read it and looked at the photographs three times....wonderful.....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and poem.
ReplyDeleteLisa, Love the sea of lavender and all the wonderful living creatures that are attracted to its beauty too. Always enjoy Emily as well...you've put them together perfectly.
ReplyDeleteMeems @Hoe&Shovel (btw, blogger has made a big boo-boo and since yesterday many of their hosted blogs cannot be accessed... mine is one of them so it gives me a chance to visit around more :-0).... Have a great weekend.
Lisa,
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful poem. And the photos are great. Thanks for sharing these and for the scoop about the new poetry activity. God bless.
What a great, fitting poem... and what lovely monarda! How do you keep it from getting all mildewy?
ReplyDeleteYes, I had to give up on monarda, but I love yours!
ReplyDeleteGeez, these monarda are gorgeous!!! Love how the poetry goes so well with the photos!
ReplyDeleteYou combined words and photos perfectly for this post, Lisa - the sea of monarda picture is lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnnie at the Transplantable Rose
what a beautiful picture of Monarda - this is so great plant for the garden. I love the scent, that entire plant is producing :)
ReplyDeleteand owww... butterfly... it is so dignified :)
Thank you for sharing that poem.
ReplyDelete