photo from Sunset Magazine
Digging in the garden, I found my stand of paper white narcissus pushing up through the oxalis which has spread itself in a congratulatory way as king of the turf.
When I got my first apartment as a girl of 20, I decided to bring bulbs in early into the house and have continued to plant them inside or out wherever I find myself.
A sniff of narcissus as you pass by is worth a thousand other thrills . It is one of the things I associate now with the beginning of the year with all its hope for what might be ours with a shift of spirit....all that might be ours if we can just stay blithe and positive.
Did I just use the word blithe for the first time in my life? Hilarious, I am waxing poetic. That's what paper whites do for me.
Stay blithe and positive, it suits you, as does a pair of fucia pink tights and a minin skirt and black sweater and very fun shoes, not to mention cool bag and jewels!!!xxxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Pink. I've got the outfit and I'll think of you when I wear it.
ReplyDeleteI love this blithe and gay blog! Narcissus symbolize purity, Cleanliness and the promise of spring. They are so delicate and subtle but their perfume is powerful, otherworldly.
ReplyDeleteI love this and I love the way they smell. Now I am thinking about spring. Andrea
ReplyDeleteMine didn't bloom very well this year, so I will enjoy your paper white poetry instead.
ReplyDeleteJoanne