I planted a pack of sunflower seeds in the country back in May (I believe). It seemed like it took forever for the plants to come up, and then for flowers to bloom. I only had a few of them to bloom. I think I planted them too late and I think it was too dry for them. I wasn't there often enough to water them properly.
Anyway, we were there this past weekend and I believe this is the last one of my blooms.
The weekend was a bit sad for me. My son was on my mind and I was missing him so much. I don't know why sometimes it just hits me again like the grief is all brand new, but it does. And I suppose that is relatively normal. Friday night, I made this one on my phone.
Saturday morning, I got up and someone had sent me a copy of Desiderata. As I read again those familiar words, I decided I'd use my little sunflower quote to make another photo reminder to "Be cheerful" and "Strive to be happy."
"Share your joys and they are multiplied. Share your sorrows and they are divided." It's so true, and I'm grateful it is so.
Grief is strange indeed, (((annie.)))) Sometimes it's like a wave that washes over us and all we can do is let it happen.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words and photos.
I particularly like the first word grouping, Annie, finding it to encompass other agendas besides your own personal attachment to it. Deep meaning there...
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