Spending time out in Nature for me is one of the joys of life. And in June of this year, I got to go to the fabulous RHS Chatsworth Flower Show. During Summer I spend more time out in nature tending our allotments and our home garden.. This last couple of weeks as you saw in my last post here on Dreamwalkers Sanctuary I have been busy watching Wimbledon, and what a fortnight it has been with some amazing tennis played and some remarkable wins.
So along with some Photo’s I took of the flower exhibits at Chatsworth here is a poem I wrote some years ago now that you may find elsewhere on my blog , as I looked and as coincidence will have it I re-posted it around this time last year.
Enjoy the flowers.. I hope too you find time to go out into Nature and enjoy all she has to offer, as you find your own corner of Peace and Tranquillity. Sending you All Love and Light as I gradually work my way to repaying your lovely visits.. xxx
Tranquil Garden
Sitting in the garden, as Blackbird sings her tune,
Summer is here, as we welcome the month of June
Foxgloves are in flower, as the Bumblebee explores
And new growth is around us, this time I just adore.
The fountain in the garden is tranquil, hear it flow
As peacefulness surrounds me, As I drift in Sun’s warm glow
The wind chimes they do tinkle, and the breeze just gently blows
And the pigeon in the tree top her cooing never slows
A neighbours cat is cooling, laid out beneath the shade
Oh how I love these tranquil, peaceful lazy days.
The grass appears much greener, or is it just my eyes,
For when we are contented, nature gives us our best prize.
We just have to take a moment in quiet thoughtful pose
To enjoy the bliss around us and be thankful I suppose.
Do we ever take a moment to give our heartfelt thanks?
For somewhere people are fighting and living with enemy Tanks.
So Bless those quiet moments of peace within your home for you never know when it could be shattered, and darkness soon enclose
So enjoy the moments of each bright new sunny day
As we say goodbye to rain-clouds in this last day of May,
© Sue Dreamwalker 2014-2017
Love and Blessings Sue xx
Dreamwalker's Sanctuary 
Jul 15, 2017 @ 23:19:39
Reblogged this on Dreamwalker's Garden and commented:
I am doing a little cheating here today as I reblog my post from my other blog Dreamwalker’s Sanctuary.. I hope you all enjoy your weekend.. I have been enjoying my garden and the Tennis. I hope you enjoy the flowers in the slide show. Just a few from the selection of photos I took at the show.. Enjoy and Happy Gardening ..
Sue xx
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 23:21:00
We are blessed with our 5 senses to experience such beauty under the umbrella of nature here on earth. There is such beauty in everything if you can see it or allow for you to see it. You always bring pleasing photos on your blog and what is inside a person is displayed subconsciously for every body to read or view which is a glimpse of your spirit on the pages of your blog. Well done and stay beautiful inside that is where it counts. Be peaceful
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 23:24:51
Dearest Joseph that is a most beautiful thing you have said, and is a true gift to me.. And I agree with you we are so blessed to be fortunate in experiencing all our Mother Earth has to offer our senses.. And beauty can be found even in a grain of sand if one looks deep enough And then marvel on how many such grains have been worn down to such a size.. 😉 Many thanks my friend.. For your continued support of Both sites my friend 😀
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 23:53:51
You’re welcome 🙂
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:50:08
🙂
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 23:26:33
Those look like wonderful gardens to explore and soak up the beauty of nature. Wonderful poem too Sue. May the peace of nature guide us to better choices.
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 23:28:59
Thank you dear Brad, yes, May Nature guide us and teach us to most definitely make better choices in regards to her conservation.. I know your own love protects and conserves 🙂 Wishing you a Peaceful Sunday to come.. 🙂
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 23:30:15
wow – the best ever therapy, beautiful experience and amazing post. This is nature brings joy and much more smile.
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 23:31:56
Good to see you my friend, and happy smiles right back at you.. Nature brings joy, but so does your music my friend.. The two go hand in hand.. ❤ 🙂
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 23:32:05
Excellent.
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 23:32:47
Thank you Kindly Rabirus, so happy to see you xx 🙂
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Jul 15, 2017 @ 23:58:53
Beautiful poem, beautiful flowers, beautiful you!
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:50:01
Aww.. thank you Lorna, so appreciate your visit 🙂 wishing you a peaceful weekend 😀
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 01:34:28
Wonderful, Sue.
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:49:13
Lovely to see you Van, Big smiles and Big hugs your way 🙂
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 02:14:36
Oh, so so very lovely, Sue! 💖💖💖. Love the beautiful flowers and the lovely poem too! So so much! 😍😍😍
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:48:41
Bless you Trini.. and so happy you enjoyed the poem.. wishing you a beautiful day xx
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 02:15:01
Great pictures DW….What incredibly gorgeous flowers. Looks like it was a pretty day too? Glad you made it there 🙂 Wonderful poem as well. Stay outside and enjoy the earth while it’s summer!! Happy weekend….Hugs…VK ❤
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:48:10
It was a glorious day compared to days either side of our visit.. You have to put your order in for a sunny day LOL. Sending hugs and much love back xx
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 02:43:24
A refreshing post with all the beautiful flowers and ponds. Loved the hydrangeas with 2 different flowers. We all need a touch of nature to feel good. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:47:23
Thank you Marlene, yes enjoying my weekend.. and I have a variety of these types of Hydrangeas in my own garden, so I will have to share some photo’s of close ups within a post soon.. The Bees are loving the small flowers within the centres at the moment.. Hope you too are enjoying a relaxing weekend xx
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 02:57:00
Lovely poem, Sue and wonderful flowery pictures to go with it. I could hear the blackbird sing! Nature is so spectacular!
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:45:13
Thank you kindly dear Mary.. So lovely to see you, and I know you too are most at home within nature xx
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 04:48:31
Wonderful poem. Those photos, wow! Especially the wall of clematis.
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:37:19
Yes these were spectacular.. and even the photo does not do them justice.. Thank you Brenda.. Big hugs xx
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 16:16:44
Life is so much more rich than photos can convey. Aren’t we lucky to be here in this beautiful moment?
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 19:48:28
We are more than Lucky Brenda.. We are blessed.. 🙂 ❤
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 20:53:27
Yes, we are. The most blessed know they are blessed.
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:25:34
🙂 ❤
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 07:13:55
Chatwoth seems the placee to be – at least during suimmer – if one own a camera and has a liking for nature!
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:33:24
It has its own most beautiful grounds and here on my Garden blog is more of Chatsworth gardens with me and my daughter hugging a huge tree http://wp.me/p6blTP-aI Enjoy
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 07:27:29
makes me feel i’m in
your beautiful garden
with you, happily
singing with the birds
and smiling to the flowers 🙂
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:30:38
Big smiles dear David, and I appreciate you being here enjoying the flowers 🙂
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 08:14:54
BeYoutiful poem and lovely flowers, Sue! Peace, love & blessings,
( ＾◡＾)︵ ǝʌol
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:29:55
Thank you dearest Pat.. wishing you a peaceful Sunday xxx Hugs and much love xx
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 14:44:05
Ta, Sue! My Sunday is pretty peaceful. And it’s almost bedtime now!. ( ⌯◞◟⌯)♡
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 09:38:55
So many in this war torn world never get to see the beauty of nature, their homes in ruins and their cities piles of rubble and still we deny them safe haven in our sacred space of Great Britain. If only your poem could be read by those in government who are intent on turning beautiful GB into Fortress UK and deny those lost in war the opportunity to share our peace and tranquility. If only! We only have a small space, but it is heaven in Devon to us and would willingly share it with others. Your words hit the heart dear Sue. Love, David
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:29:28
Thank you dear David, and yes, we are most fortunate and I never forget just how grateful I am to be so lucky in enjoying such wonderful countryside not far from our doorstep.. 😀 Many thanks dear friend .. 🙂 Sue
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 09:59:34
Such a delightful poem, Sue. I really enjoy your poetry as it is always uplifting and encouraging. The tennis has been rather exciting, hasn’t it?
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:27:54
So pleased you too have been enjoying Robbie, yes the Tennis has been very exciting, some surprises, but excellent games, and the doubles very exciting too.. Did you see the doubles wheel chair tennis? amazing stamina and upper body strength..
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 19:40:15
I didn’t see the wheel chair tennis, Sue, but I have enjoyed the matches I have been able to watch.
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:29:30
Wonderful that you were able to see the matches Robbie.. Hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed the final too 🙂
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 10:00:16
Oh, Sue, such a place of peacefulness. To me, there is no better place to recharge, reconnect, and recover than a flower garden (except perhaps a place at the ocean… lol) – most of all when it includes water. The poem goes wonderfully along with the photos. Thank you for this Sunday morning gift!!
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:26:25
Yes agreed, water is relaxing and also cleansing. and being next to a huge body of water is healing.. Wishing you a very peaceful Sunday as I get ready for the finals lol in Tennis, I will be around more thereafter 🙂
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 14:05:38
LOL… enjoy, Sue!! 😊
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 10:44:16
“The grass appears much greener, or is it just my eyes?” This has been my experience recently Sue, and will be sharing the “why?” shortly with you! Blessings!
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:25:01
Wonderful to know, and will look forward to that Denzil.. 😀
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 12:09:47
A very beautiful garden Sue. Certainly deserves attention and awards.
I can see way we don’t hear much from you this summer.
Enjoy whatever freedom comes your way. with love and blessings, Eddie
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:24:17
Thank you dear Eddie… and will be catching up with you and all I have missed very soon 🙂
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 12:32:55
Terrific Sue! It’s so inspiring to see other people’s creations and the abundance of flowers! Thank you for sharing your love and passion ❤️
Enjoy the finals 😎
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:22:35
Thank you Val, the TV is on, and ready lol.. 🙂 and once today is over I will be more on WP.. 🙂
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:12:49
Lovely!
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:51:23
Thank you Ina.. 🙂 xxx
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 14:51:05
“For when we are contented, nature gives us our best prize.
We just have to take a moment in quiet thoughtful pose
To enjoy the bliss around us and be thankful I suppose.”
Beautiful and heartfelt words, Sue.
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 14:54:54
Yes Sue we see the contrast in the nature with all its beauty and bounty that is showered on us. There, that part of the world you are leaving the rain and soaking in the gentle sunlight of the new season of summer, here in India, this part of the world we are just the reverse and we just said goodbye to summer and we busy welcoming the love of first bout of rains and it has been fascinating last couple of rainy weeks. Nothing can be a better source of nurturing our senses than with the brighten nature and I am sure you can share the same feeling with the first set of sunshine. With all your mastery and masterpieces on nature, it gives us the space to soak with the serenity of words and thoughts that you share with us so generously.
Thanks once again and this post of yours adds to that vigor and vitality of your presence in our life.
Digressing from main topic since you mentioned. Wimbledon, I am big fan of Roger Federer, and I am writing while watching his class and such is his elegance and grace the more we watch the more we fall in love with his brilliance of mastering the art of not just playing but performing on the grass the way he does so every time he enters the center court. I am waiting for the right result and seeing him become the greatest player of all time. I don’t know much you like his play, maybe I am going overboard and boring you on extending my obsession for Roger.
Every moment in our life is important and we should cherish those little moments and not wasting and waiting for celebrating only during the big moments. Just being out in the nature and allowing us to slip into the fragrance and the surrounding of green and grand garden around us…
Thanks so much Sue for reminding, inviting and engaging with us the aspects of nature we grossly ignore due to our hectic parleys of work, meetings and business dealings.
😀
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 20:01:45
So pleased to have another Roger Federer, fan and I was watching the match too.. 🙂 And no you did not bore me at all, I have followed him for years.. And this is his 8th win now a new world record.. So was happy for him but did feel for Cilic as you could see how much it meant to him.. But the injury and pressure got to him..
Its been interesting watching the whole fortnight, seeing those who are determined and focused how they come through their games.. While those who lose control and get over emotional and get angry with themselves, then start to fail.. Showing us again how the Mind plays a huge part in delivering our Dreams
You can see how they hang onto their last game they lost, rather than letting it go and living in the Moment..
And yes, living in the moment so important.. As we embrace it only once.. one moment at a time..
So I have been making the most of my own moments my good friend.
And as you know.. Nature plays a huge part in each moment I breathe.. 🙂
Many thanks Nihar.. I will be around tomorrow now to catch up again with your good self and your posts.. As I close for the evening..
Love and Blessings
Sue 🙂 ❤
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Jul 17, 2017 @ 03:50:51
I was thrilled to see the results though I was pretty confident still there was this lurking fear which I have seen in the last few years where he has fumbled in the finals, I still remember all his matches and especially the ones in the long finals with Rafael Nadal and then with Novak Djokovic. The five setter final loss with Nadal was heart breaking for me, that was the year he was struggling against him, and then came the last couple of years where he has just falter when pitted against Djokovic.
Yes, I feel for Cilic as it was evident how much he valued that trophy, and also it was an one sided affair and his injury didn’t allow him to present his best foot forward, maybe the semi-final five setter must have taken a toll out of him.
Not to mention the challenge of being at the big stage, perhaps the biggest stage of tennis world…mind game and conditioning the mind to focus when it matters the most comes with rigor and training that Federer has mastered it.
His calm and composure in tough times and in most difficult situation has been his hallmark where he meanders his way out to great success, and this year the break he took has given him the fresh bout of energy which he is using generously and it for all of us to see it…age is just a state of mind!!!
I can keep talking on him, and I just enjoy the joy he provides to fans like us with his trademark blend of elegance and grace.
Thanks as always Sue for touching on different topics and this time the talk on Federer & Wimbledon is equally fascinating to debate.
Have a wonderful week ahead!!!
😀
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:12:36
You made my day dear Nihar with that comment, my own views echoed within your words..
Mind plays a huge part.. Federer by taking time out, got his balance back into perspective.. I watched an interview with him and he said how much that time out had meant to him as he was able to spend more time with his family.
We forget that Tennis is played all year round, in various world events, and the training is none stop. So seeing him take time out from the world stage, while getting himself healed and prepared both physically and mentally, worked for him..
He has a lovely personality and young family to be proud of..
Many thanks dear Nihar, I always love our exchanges.. 😀
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 02:31:35
I agree Sue, Great People have a great Family behind them to support the cause they have chosen to make a difference and Federer has it all. It was beautiful to see his wife and the two lovely twins lost in the big stage where his father is creating history they are confused by the focus on them at present.
There is so much to learn from him, the humility and also the preparation by taking break, and top of it the belief he has on his ability and the commitment to go the long haul.
Indeed a joy to watch him play and thanks Sue for initiating such a lovely discussion on such a wonderful player.
😀
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 10:34:14
The pleasure has been all mine, as I have loved our discussion Nihar.. 😀 Thank YOU
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 15:45:25
A lovely reminder to savor the peace that we are graced with. ❤
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 19:49:56
Indeed Ka.. we so often do not make the most of what is right outside our doors.. Love and Hugs dear friend xx ❤
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 17:49:38
I hate to chime in SO late in sharing my thoughts…time zone always beats me!
Your nature poem is lovely, each word breathing serenity…love the pics too! Lovely post Sue. Thanks for sharing. Love and hugs.
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 19:43:00
You are never too late dear Balroop.. and I love your chimes lol when ever they arrive.. Many thanks for all your wonderful visits Balroop.. It matters not when you arrive, you are always welcome.. (( and you know me.. Always late on catch ups )) lol, Enjoy a new week.. Love and Hugs xx Sue
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 19:44:48
Thanks dear friend. Love and hugs back to you too. 🙂
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:28:28
🙂
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 19:34:19
That was lovely, Sue. I’m glad you shared it. Mega hugs.
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:30:10
And so happy you were able to come along to read too dear Teagan.. ❤ Much love and Peace sent your way xx
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 20:32:13
Beautiful slide show – I can almost smell the flowers!
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:27:36
Many thanks dear Jo.. 😀 the fragrance of some of them that day were beautiful 🙂
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 21:33:12
Must stop looking at pictures of your garden for they are giving me too many reminders of all the mistakes I am making!! Seriously, love them!
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:25:17
Brilliant Paul and Happy smiles. 🙂
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 22:21:21
Gorgeous slide show. Thanks so much for sharing it. I also loved the poem. All of your writing evokes an atmosphere for me. I don’t know how to talk about poetry necessarily but I do enjoy how talented you are.
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:22:03
Thank you Linda.. To be honest neither do I know how to talk about poetry when visiting other peoples poems.. I just follow my heart, and say what I feel.. And that is exactly what you have done and that ‘evokes an atmosphere for me’ means a whole lot. So Thank YOU Linda.. xxx ❤
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Jul 16, 2017 @ 22:57:35
A beautiful poem, Sue, and glad to know you’re spending time in nature. Thanks again for popping in and checking on me. It’s wonderful to visit your lovely blog again. Hugs and much love, dear friend 💚
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:17:49
Hi Tina.. and good to know all is well with you, and many thanks for returning the visit.. Enjoy your time out too.. Love and Hugs Sue xx
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Jul 17, 2017 @ 03:18:32
Gorgeous words and imagery Sue. The flowers are exquisite. I am so glad you are embracing summer and keeping busy in what gives you beauty and enjoyment.
Our summer has barely been one here. I can’t recall a day without rain and some night still requiring a jacket. The weather has gone mad. But at least I’m holed up working on another book. Peace to you my dear friend. 🙂 ❤ xoxo
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:16:55
Good to know you are content working away on your new book dear Debby, I have one or two people who are WP friends who seem to be experiencing the exact same weather, constant rain and low temps, not growing weather at all, and crops getting flooded..
I know how this feels, as we had a summer and autumn like it a few years ago..
Summer here is rarely hot, and so you can imagine my delight waking each day to a Sunny Day.. So yes, making the best of it.. Today knitting in the shade, and enjoying blue skies.. ( though a storm is predicted for this evening ) but the rain will be welcomed just the same, as it saves us carrying watering cans for 2 hours each morning on the Veggie plot.. 🙂
Sending Huge hugs.. Love and Peace returned xxx
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:25:58
How wonderful Sue. Your garden is thriving and enjoying the beautiful sunshine, and timely, the rain comes when needed – almost a perfect world. Enjoy my friend. And happy knitting. 🙂 xoxo ❤
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:49:05
❤ 🙂 only half a sleeve left and to join and edge.. Lol.. 🙂 I am happy.. xxx Thank you dear Debby xx
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 21:55:36
You are multi-talented my friend. 🙂 xxx
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Jul 17, 2017 @ 06:19:33
I’m sure the photos can’t convey the total beauty of the flowers, but I really enjoyed them. Loved the colors 😉 . Lovely poem as always. You have a gift for words.
Love and hugs.
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:07:38
Many thanks dear Elizabeth.. and sending extra special thoughts out to you and yours xx
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Jul 17, 2017 @ 06:24:15
There is indeed so much beauty in things around us .and lucky for us who’s able to enjoy it with the complete use of our five senses…thanks for sharing thi Sue
P.S
I watched Wimbledon Finals last night via live cable coverage…twas a blast for Roger..we watched as a whole family..
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:07:04
Fabulous that you were able to watch the final live.. And yes my favourite won again.. And now holds a record of winning it 8 times. 😀
Thank you Mich, may we keep enjoying our five senses, and all that Nature brings us.. Lots of Love my friend xx 🙂
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 23:58:01
Your welcome Sue…the whole family were cheering for Roger…
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 10:28:01
Me too 🙂
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Jul 17, 2017 @ 19:37:24
Thank you sue. Your poetry is so healing and brought tears to my eyes.
I really needed to read this positive energy today.
You are my good friend and thank you sue for helping me and reading this helped me out as I was feeling low and sad.
This made my day and happy. 🙂 Big hugs sue.
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Jul 18, 2017 @ 18:47:53
Dear Charlie,
I am sensing since your recent bereavement the cheerful Charlie has lost a little of his sparkle..
I am only pleased this poem brought a smile and some upliftment your way..
Sending Positive Energy along with some absent healing thoughts your way my friend.. I have not been visiting many people recently on WP as I have been taking time out for myself..
So will be calling by as I do my rounds shortly..
Lots of Hugs your way.. 💙 Sue
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 02:02:12
The poem is still lovely today, Sue, as I expect with your lovely posts here. I think the world needs more peace so each infusion you give us is soaked up with hunger. Until the next meal, I wish you a wonderful rest of your week xx
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 10:30:29
Thank you dearest Christy 🙂 loved that little analogy , you made my day xxx
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 06:39:16
Nature gives us her best prize. She is such a blessing as are you. Feeling more gratitude from this.
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 10:41:44
Bless you dear JoAnna.. Lovely to see you, as I know you too have been busy.. Love Sue ❤
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 23:06:19
❤
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 08:48:17
Wonderful to enjoy such a beautiful garden show, I agree that nature brings peace and is one of the greatest joys. your beautiful poem expresses that well
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 10:43:08
Lovely to see you Marja.. and your new name.. very fitting.. 🙂 So happy you enjoyed the poem and slide show.. Sending hugs down under my friend 🙂
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Jul 19, 2017 @ 19:41:21
Where I have been! I nearly missed this gorgeous display and your lovely words Sue. A breath of fresh air as always , you are amazing my dear friend ❤
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Jul 20, 2017 @ 22:47:41
Many thanks dear Holly.. and have you looked into the mirror lately.. you are pretty amazing yourself lol ❤
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Jul 20, 2017 @ 23:26:57
Thank you Sue! You are a beautiful inspiration. 🙂 ❤
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Jul 21, 2017 @ 13:30:14
Big smiles I so thank you Holly xxx
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Jul 20, 2017 @ 00:45:12
Lovely flowers from the show 🙂 I’m hoping to visit Kew Gardens when I’m my week’s annual leave next week, so long as the weather isn’t as bad as it has been some days recently! Nature put on a beautiful lightning show last night for example 🙂 With all that’s going on in the world of late I would be only too happy to retreatback to nature, and have been doing so in the garden with the company of sun, birdsong an ever more friendly robin and a beautiful little back cat who visits me for cuddles when relaxing alone in the garden is happening! However we don’t have your lovely flowers to view…and the landlord might not take well to me digging a vege patch! Even big fat wood pidgy has returned and doesn’t seemed phazed by presence anymore…I notice there are three little young wood pidgys in tow too!! 🙂 I need some of your flowers though for bees lol and to accompany the butterlies 🙂 xx
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Jul 20, 2017 @ 22:58:51
Big smiles. You can always grow in tubs.. so as not to dig up your landlords garden.. And happy you are spending time in the garden.. I hope you get to KEW, now that would be a great day out..
We had a young pigeon sat on the bird table the other day his mum was feeding him.. as big as he was.. 🙂 He just sat there .. looking podged lol
And some Bees and butterflies coming up soon in a post fingers crossed xxx 🙂
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Jul 24, 2017 @ 12:30:11
Looks
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Jul 24, 2017 @ 12:36:08
Oopsy 😉 sent that last one a bit prematurely 🙃 Looks like a rain week so Kew will probably have to wait. Might have to be new laptop hunt week instead. No joy on that front so far. Must be too fussy! Love the sound of podgy pigeon! 😀 Currently feeling like an automatic bird feeder myself! As fast as I fill feeders etc they eat it all and stand on empty bird table looking woe begone!
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Jul 24, 2017 @ 15:09:00
Yes our birds get through 3 at balls a day and the bird table gets filled with mealy worms and the feeders with grain etc.. I fight is going on outside now on the nut feeder with sparrows Lol, but a joy none the less xx
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Jul 20, 2017 @ 13:23:02
Great poem and lovely flowers
thank you so much for good sharing dear
I try to enjoy my each bright sunny day
Kisses
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Jul 20, 2017 @ 22:09:45
Thank you too Anita, always a pleasure to see you my friend. Enjoy a lovely day also xx
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Jul 21, 2017 @ 06:32:30
You are very welcome
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Jul 21, 2017 @ 01:17:44
Just wanted to take a moment and come by to say hello, sweet Sue! The retreat is going well. I only have internet when I sit on the porch of the lodge – which is a good thing. It ensures that I get a lot of writing and drawing done at my campsite. LOL. And lots of meditating. 🙂
Thank you for all your sweet comments. You really just have a way with words as is so evident by your glorious poems.
Ah, the novel I’m writing. Oh, how I wish it could be like Redfield’s. I’ve read almost all the Celestine Prophecy books and there’s a newer one out that our library has.
My book…it’s turning into a random love story, but…there’s a supernatural element to it. I cannot write a story without including something from The Other Side. Haha.
I have been hoping Spirit would infuse me with a Redfield-like book, but then I realized on a hike today that Redfield is already taken – by none other than himself! LOL.
Perhaps a folksy story will help open others’ minds to The Other Side. And well, I’m not planning this book and I meditate before writing, but apparently Spirit has a wicked sense of humor. Giggle.
Those flower gardens up there are glorious, by the way. Where I’m staying, there is this incredible garden with hundreds and hundreds of butterflies. It’s such a sight to see. Perfect for meditating.
And you know, Wimbledon is one event where I will sit down and watch if I have the time. I used to play so much tennis when I was younger. It’s given way to mountain biking and nature walks. Not a bad trade. I still have my tennis racquets, though. I do get out from time to time. Do you play?
And how’s the cardigan coming? I’m imagining such a beautiful piece of work in my head that is so characteristic of my wonderful Sue! You are such a gem. Guitar. Knitting. Crocheting. Watercolors. Poetry. Writing. Tennis. Gardening. You’re a girl after my heart! ❤
Sending you warm hugs and will be back to regularly posting and responding soon. Sending you rays of light, hugs and sunshine! xoxo
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Jul 21, 2017 @ 13:37:29
Aww thank you so much for letting me know how the retreat is going Cyndi.. Sounds fantastic.. The butterflies and garden right up my street.. 🙂 The cardigan, well I am on the front bands now.. I made a error and had to undo one band, and start again.. My husband said you just sat an hour knitting that up now you are unravelling it.. Yes, but it has to be right, no good knitting it up wrong.. lol.. At one time I would get cross with myself, these days I just shrugged my shoulders and said to myself, Patience is being taught here. So go with it.. And the next time I did knitted it, it came out right. But I put it down now for a day as my hands get sore.. And went to pick flowers from the allotments this afternoon..
The wind picked up so I ended up tying all the flowers more secure, as it was really blustery and forecast heavy rain and high winds later as Britain sits in the middle of a low pressure..
Enjoy your writing and meditating dear Cynthia and will catch up soon.. Mega Hugs Sue xx ❤
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Jul 21, 2017 @ 15:00:37
your blast from the past poem is just as beautiful then as now ❤ thank you for resharing it Sue ❤ have a lovely day too ❤
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Jul 21, 2017 @ 15:58:18
Thank you Kim, and you too my friend xx
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Jul 22, 2017 @ 10:06:19
very nice, as usually, Miss Sue… ❤
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@"Spending time out in Nature for me is one of the joys of life." – oh, yesss!!! I do agree with Monsieur Thoreau:“I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits unless I spend a few hours walking – sauntering through the woods, over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all my daily engagements…"(Henry David Thoreau)
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Jul 23, 2017 @ 11:58:41
Love Henry D Thoreau too dear Melanie, and Nature is my breath.. Sending huge hugs and much love to you and so Lovely to see you xxx ❤ Love and Blessings xx
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Jul 22, 2017 @ 10:22:05
‘Oh how I love these tranquil, peaceful lazy days.’ What a great line in the poem to describe summer, and it those summer days are just lovely. Good to hear you went to the flower show and it must have been very inspiring to see many flowers and plants, and maybe you got some ideas on what you might want to grow and harvest next 🙂
Wimbledon was an amazing two weeks. Great competition, great matches, and so happy that Roger won 😀 I’m guessing summer is still in full swing for you, so enjoy it and keep tending to that garden 🙂 x
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Jul 23, 2017 @ 12:00:53
Hi Mabel, yes Summer still swinging.. 🙂 between a few thunderstorms.. But the ground so needed the rain.. Happy you enjoyed, and yes, the flower show was brilliant.. 🙂 Special Hugs and still enjoying the garden xxx ❤ 💐
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Jul 23, 2017 @ 12:12:22
So lovely to hear that summer is still swinging. And summer must also be still swelling and singing in your backyard 🙂 Your garden and allotments must welcome those thunderstorms – a massive drink for them 😀 Oooh Special Hugs. And I give Special Hugs right back to you and the plants ❤
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Jul 23, 2017 @ 12:36:13
Bless you dear Mabel.. Yes, the rain has perked everything up after their bashing, but the ground now has got a much needed soak, much better than us watering for 2 hours a day with the fetching of watering can after watering can in the allotments.. xx 🙂 Have a great Day/Evening lol
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Jul 24, 2017 @ 14:24:57
Good to know plenty of water all round. Just make sure you have some boots or gardening shoes on in the garden. Don’t want you to be walking with bare muddy feet 🙂 ❤
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Jul 24, 2017 @ 15:48:27
Haha…. used to all the rain Mabel, and got a good pair of Wellies 😀 LOL
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Jul 22, 2017 @ 20:51:18
Wisdom poetry. ❤️
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Jul 23, 2017 @ 12:19:34
Thank you dearest Genie.. ❤
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Jul 23, 2017 @ 08:36:45
Nice to know Sue that you are enjoying the long summer days and the bliss of nature.Flowers have the power to instantly put you in a positive frame of mind. The Alliums and Hydrangea look so beautiful. On reading the poem, I recalled how I enjoyed my walk through Regent’s Park in London, which used to be full of flowers and birds during this time of the year. In the winters all the greenery would be replaced by snow. So, as you have said in your poem, it makes good sense to enjoy the moments of each bright new sunny day.
And yes, it was delightful to see Muguruza’s sensational win in the Women’s final in Wimbledon.
Hope you are having another great Sunday, Sue. 🙂
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Jul 23, 2017 @ 12:37:39
Thank you Somali, I am enjoying, and so pleased you too enjoyed the Tennis.. I was thrilled with the results.. :-D.. Wishing you also a beautiful weekend xxx ❤
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Jul 23, 2017 @ 16:37:01
Thank you for your kind wishes Sue. 🙂
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Jul 23, 2017 @ 16:39:00
😀 xx
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Jul 24, 2017 @ 21:22:19
Mother Nature has music in her for those who can feel it. I always feel peaceful amidst nature. The tranquillity and beauty of nature make my mind full of gratitude; that I’ve the senses to feel her. The flowers of the flower show are a treat to the eyes. Your poem perfectly paints the picture of the order of nature in a beautiful way!
I was so happy with Federer winning for the eighth time! Also, missed Serena who couldn’t take part due to her pregnancy. Glad to know you enjoy tennis, Sue… ❤
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Jul 26, 2017 @ 13:47:38
Thank you Mani.. So lovely to see your smiles, and yes the flower show in June was beautiful.. And So enjoyed the Tennis, so pleased too that you are a fan.. Well wishes sent your way my friend xx
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Jul 27, 2017 @ 00:27:42
I too find happiness in nature. I find it to be peaceful, rejuvenating and so serene. Pretty flowers you captured on camera as well and great post you wrote.
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 11:28:48
Hello Thrifty Campers. Wonderful that you left me a comment.. And Many thanks for your visit.. Stepping out into Nature is like putting on my second skin.. 🙂 I could not survive without my daily dose 🙂
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Jul 30, 2017 @ 17:24:00
Your certainly welcome🙂 that’s for sure, we start feeling a little too cooped up when we don’t get out in nature. So I’m with you on that w/it practically be like a second skin 🙂
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Jul 30, 2017 @ 18:27:56
Exactly 🙂
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 16:57:44
Nature has everything we are lacking. Therefore, I believe it is a crime to destroy nature and its resources.
I am just like you: whenever I can I turn to nature for everything.
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 20:58:27
Like wise dear Inese.. We do not like the destruction that is happening in the world.. And Nature is my refuge .. ❤
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Aug 18, 2017 @ 08:22:00
And as we allow ourselves to open our senses, we see more Colours, hear more beautiful sound, feel more lovely tingles, taste more delight and smell more sweetness… just love your words/photos x barbara
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Aug 18, 2017 @ 19:00:21
Thank you dear Barbara, ( sorry that WordPress sent three of your comments into spam.. they are all rescued )
Many thanks for reading and visiting so many posts Barbara.. Much appreciated ❤
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