Saturday, November 4, 2017

THE FLOWER BY ALFRED LORD TENNYSON



Once in a golden hour
I cast to earth a seed.
Up there came a flower
The people said, a weed.




To and fro they went
Thro' my garden bower,
And muttering discontent
Cursed me and my flower.




Then it grew so tall
It wore a crown of light,
But thieves from o'er the wall
Stole the seed by night.




Sow'd it far and wide
By every town and tower,
Till all the people cried,
'Splendid is the flower!'



Read my little fable;
He that runs may read.
Most can raise the flowers now,
For all have got the seed.




And some are pretty enough,
And some are poor indeed,
And now again the people
Call it but a weed.




The Flower by Alfred Lord Tennyson






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46 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerNovember 4, 2017 at 12:22 AM

    I love the poem, I have not heard it before. And also your beautiful flower photos! I recognize spider flowers(Cleome)and cone flowers. My favorites are the deep, rich red flower with the bee on it. And the blue flower with the bumble bee.

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 5, 2017 at 1:58 AM

      Happy you like them Ginny. I am trying to ID the others I don’t recognize but it is slow going. I see similar but not quite the same. Happy Sunday to you.

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  2. Elephant's ChildNovember 4, 2017 at 12:32 AM

    Beautiful. As weeds so often are.

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 5, 2017 at 1:15 PM

      thank you EC, weeds are only wildflowers as they say :)

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  3. Lady FiNovember 4, 2017 at 3:08 AM

    Beautiful shots!

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  4. ValerieNovember 4, 2017 at 5:12 AM

    I've always liked this poem, Denise. Thanks for airing it again. I also love weeds, those in my garden are not unwanted or unloved because they bring joy to the heart.

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 5, 2017 at 1:20 PM

      It's a beautiful poem isn't it Valerie? You are very welcome and I'm very happy you welcome them into your garden. Joy indeed :)

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,November 4, 2017 at 5:46 AM

    It's a long time since I read Tennyson, so thanks for this excerpt.

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  6. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraNovember 4, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    Muito bonitas estas belas flores.
    Um bom fim-de-semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 5, 2017 at 1:27 PM

      Thank you Francisco, and a nice weekend ot you also.

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  7. MadSnapperNovember 4, 2017 at 9:38 AM

    I have never heard this poem and I LOVE IT!!! truly love it... I read it out loud to myself. that purple flower with the bee is amazing. I am a lover of weeds

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 5, 2017 at 1:59 AM

      Thank you Sandra, so glad. I love those weeds too.

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  8. RedNovember 4, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    Tennyson describes the characteristics and beauty of flowers. But he also brings up a question : what is a weed?

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 5, 2017 at 1:33 PM

      What is a weed? A weed is a wildflower in my book. Not welcome if you are a gardener with a green thumb? I don't think dandelions are very welcome in a manicured garden, but how lovely they look spread across an open field, out in the country somewhere.

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  9. DebbieNovember 4, 2017 at 11:44 AM

    i love the flowers, a beautiful verse as well!!

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  10. CloudiaNovember 4, 2017 at 11:45 AM

    thank you, D

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  11. ChristineNovember 4, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful poem enhanced by the gorgeous flowers.

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  12. RhodesiaNovember 4, 2017 at 12:49 PM

    A wonderful poem, I love it and your photos are amazing. Have a good Sunday Diane

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 5, 2017 at 3:56 PM

      Thank you Diane, I am a little late to wish you a happy Sunday, so will wish you a great week coming.

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  13. William KendallNovember 4, 2017 at 2:01 PM

    Appropriate poetry, and beautiful flowers!

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  14. Titus John WhiteNovember 4, 2017 at 4:25 PM

    Hi Denise,
    Super images of some beautiful flowers with matching words, most enjoyable visit.
    All the best John

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 5, 2017 at 4:03 PM

      Thank you for saying so John :) All the best to you too.

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  15. RoseNovember 4, 2017 at 6:43 PM

    Wonderful poem...it makes me think of bringing home thistle seed again. LOL

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 5, 2017 at 11:34 PM

      Thank you Rose and if you bring Home that thistle, I hope you take a photo :)

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  16. handmade by amaliaNovember 5, 2017 at 2:48 AM

    I didn't know this one, I enjoyed it so. Thank you for this gift of beauty!
    Amalia
    xo

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  17. ValerieNovember 5, 2017 at 4:15 AM

    Not sure if my previous reply got through so I will try again. I love the poem and Tennyson. He loved nature, didn't he?

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 5, 2017 at 1:08 PM

      Sorry Valerie, I'm a little late moderating and publishing this week. So glad you liked the poem and yes he certainly did love nature.

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  18. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 5, 2017 at 8:06 AM

    I love poetry and this is beautiful with your flowers. What a treat to read early this morning! Enjoy your day! Hugs

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 6, 2017 at 12:27 AM

      Thank you LD, I appreciate your sweet comment very much.

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  19. DougPhoto2009November 5, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    Denise, Tennyson’s poem and your flower photos complement each other. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Sue (this n that)November 5, 2017 at 5:12 PM

    So very beautiful Denise. I read your post on Sunday but my computer is playing up.
    Gorgeous photos to complement those lovely words.
    Have a very happy week :D) xx

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 6, 2017 at 12:31 AM

      Hi Sue, I hope your computer problems are now behind you. Thank you, always happy you enjoy my posts.

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  21. Small KucingNovember 5, 2017 at 11:20 PM

    beautiful flowers... ah.... lovely bees will be very happy

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  22. diane bNovember 6, 2017 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful flowers and photos to illustrate the lovely poem.

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  23. Lowcarb team memberNovember 7, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    A simply super post Denise.
    Love the words and love the pictures.

    All the best Jan

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    1. DeniseinVANovember 7, 2017 at 6:28 PM

      Happy you enjoyed it Jan, thank you :) All the best to you too.

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