A Simple Joy
Today I share a simple joy–I planted something, and it grew!
It seems like such a common thing–
I mean, it happens every day–
but really, it’s a mystery
unfolding in its earthly way.
So here it stands, a lovely guard
beside the mailbox in the yard,
An iris!
Meticulously formed,
with colors that are rich and true.
Each day it makes me smile anew.
I planted something, and it grew.
Bringing Europe Home 
Beautiful flower. I’m planting blue potatoes this week, I hear they have nice flowers too. Thanks for sharing. http://www.thebeachhousekitchen.wordpress.com
Blue potatoes? Cool! I’ve never heard of that– I’d love to see some photos of them.
i feel joy and satisfaction when i grow something beautiful to behold or delicious to eat.
Me too! Really, I get a little thrill when anything that I plant grows, but it’s an extra bonus when that plant turns out to be beautiful to behold or delcious to eat. 🙂
i like your poem and photography!
Well, I appreciate that very much!
Oh How beautiful 🙂
Thank you kindly, Renee. I do love that flower!
The colors in that iris is amazing! I love it!
Thank you so much!
Loveee the flower!! I am watching my first veggies grow, and it’s so very exciting!
Thanks, Brittany! It is a thrill, watching plants grow, isn’t it? 🙂
Hi Robin Jean Marie! I delight along with you! Had to share the joy! Happy to have found you via your visit to my blog.
Thank you, June. I am happy to have found your blog, too!
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I’m glad this post made you “smile,” Bert!
Happy Lovely Springtime —- I’m Smiling!!
Happy lovely springtime to you, too, Babe! Glad you’re smiling. 🙂
Lovely post!
Thank you so much, Birgitte!
🙂 This makes me happy because I spent the morning potting bleeding heart ferns for the nursery, and I get to see this beautiful end result through your blog! Nature’s Glory…
What a sweet comment, Goodness! These beautiful plants are truly part of Nature’s Glory!
I love Iris. I love planting things and watching them grow.
This is the first one I’ve planted at the house now. I’m so happy to finally have an iris!
Lovely words, lovely photos, lovely flower!
Thank you!
So beautiful, I love that your iris is standing sentry at the mailbox, ha ha!!!
Thank you. I know–(I actually planted three more, but this is the only one that “took,” so it’s a lonley little sentry. 🙂 )
Congrats. I love this feeling. I used to kill all plants, but lately I’ve had some success. It is lovely.
Thanks, TBM. Simple pleasures are the best!
That is a gorgeous flower! (Like the poem too!) 🙂
Thanks so much, Cathy.
I can feel your joy. I feel the same when I can create something in nature. Your iris looks really beautiful and healthy.
Thank you, Valentina. I love the iris, and I am thrilled with how beautiful this one is!