Friday, March 2, 2012

White Bell Flowers and Basho


White Bell Flowers
Originally uploaded by Enoch Ross

The temple bell stops
But I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers.
By Basho (1644-1694)

Ah, poetry and flowers, perfection, do you agree?

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28 comments:

  1. MariMarch 2, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    I agree - perfect! And the flowers are so pretty!

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  2. LonaMarch 3, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    What beautiful bells. I love the path you were hiking on. What a view!

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  3. highheeledlifeMarch 3, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Terra , I can't wait to see the little darlings push their way through in our gardens ..[still covered with snow :( ]... I have missed visiting.. but hope to get back to regular posting and blog visits/reading next week.. hugs xo HHL

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  4. Chatty CroneMarch 3, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    And spring is right around the corner. sandie

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  5. Jemi FraserMarch 3, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I do! We had about 9 inches of heavy, wet snow last night, so this is a nice picture to see :)

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  6. Rosaria WilliamsMarch 3, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Yes!! And the lovely scent helps too.

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  7. the wild magnoliaMarch 3, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    I love Basho. This was new to me. Thank you, for sharing.

    Lillies of the Valley are a favorite.

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  8. ConnieMarch 3, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    How lovely!

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  9. LyndaMarch 3, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I love Lily of the Valley Flowers - - so beautiful and delicate.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 3, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    So very pretty - I just love this time of year. Blessings to you this weekend.

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  11. DebbieMarch 3, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    I agree. Oh how MUCH I agree!

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  12. VickiMarch 3, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Absolutely perfection, Terra! Those bell flowers are so sweet and charming. I love everything about them. Have a blessed Sunday! Vicki

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  13. AmritaMarch 4, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    Reminds me of the poems of William Wordsworth

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  14. The Polka Dot ClosetMarch 5, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I love bell flowers, what an amazing creation..Thank you Lord

    Carol

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  15. happyoneMarch 5, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Yes!! So pretty.

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  16. bjMarch 5, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    O, so perfect. :)

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  17. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful, Terra. Just a wee bit longer ours will be ringing ...

    Have a great week.
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  18. Heart2HeartMarch 5, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Oh absolutely I agree! I think that they each inspire one another.

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

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  19. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    sweet bell flowers! They look like the Lily of the Valley that blooms here. :)

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  20. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Oops...I see they are one and the same. :)

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  21. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 5, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    I absolutely LOVE poetry...perfect combination! Enjoy your evening, my friend! ♥

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  22. FelicityMarch 6, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Totally and this is such a lovely quote - thank you for sharing.

    Happy day!

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  23. AnnMarch 6, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful quote to go along with such a glorious flower. Thanks for stopping by today.
    Ann

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  24. Barb March 6, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Terra, I totally agree. So pretty!!

    Barb ♥

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  25. NanaNor'sMarch 6, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Hi there, Oh so beautiful and the poetry was a perfect match. Have a wonderful day!
    Hugs, Noreen

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  26. koraleeMarch 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    So wonderful...just saw a whole bunch of these on my walk the other day...pure Springtime JOY xoxox

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  27. Ginny HartzlerMarch 6, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Yes, it is perfect! Beautiful white bells.

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  28. Ginny HartzlerMarch 6, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    They do remind me of Lily Of The Valley, which I don't know if it is a real lily or not!

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