A few pictures I took in a nearby wood.
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I wrote this back in 2008
Bluebells chime
with vivid colour
Blossom falls
like soft pink snow
on a fragile carpet
of nodding cowslips
A new sound echoes
at days dawn
A choir of songbirds
sings their song
An overture to
the opera of summer
The first act has begun
I recorded it too. It may not work where you are, we’ll see! Be warned, it sometimes goes pop half way through – don’t be alarmed!
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lovely bluebell woods
It’s a lovely place to wander. Cheers Di.
My Mum would have loved it Keith.
Mine too.
These are amazing photos
Thanks so much.
Very beautiful photos and words fit perfectly. I especially like the face on that tree in the middle of one of the photos.
I hadn’t noticed! Well spotted! Cheers.
Oh how beautiful! Thanks for sharing Keith!
The pleasure’s mine, thank you.
Beautiful flowers
They really are, thank you.
Such a beautiful color. I love it near the water! I live in Omaha, Nebraska. Kind of bland color wise, for flowers anyway.
They only flower for a few weeks, but they certainly are lovely.
They make me smile! Lovely
They can have that effect! Cheers Lydia.
What beautiful photos those bluebells look lovely 🙂
I liked your recording too although it didn’t go pop so i can safely say it was popless 😯
Have a safetastic week 😷😷😷
The weasel must have popped off for a few minutes! Cheers.
A lovely carpet of color! Lively poem and nice to hear you read it. I bet the bees hum along as well.
It’s bee heaven! Thanks so much, Jade.
You’re welcome. Right now the back field is full of dandelions, first food after forsythia for the bees here.
How i would love to see those in person! Beautiful post.
For a few weeks, they appear everywhere. If only they lasted longer.
Such beautiful photos. Very lovely.
Thanks so much.
Love the colour!
Me too! Thanks, Sonia.
How lovely to be able to go out and see such beautiful flowers. Right now I can only go down 50 metres both sides of my house and see only bare streets. 🙁
Our restrictions are not as limiting as yours. We re allowed out ‘for exercise’ once a day and fortunately this wood is very close by. If I had a magic wand I’d transport you here for a few minutes!
Wouldn’t I love that ! Travel seems impossible for the next few years at least
Absolutely AMAZING colors! Taking notes now on people I want to stop by because unfortunately my memory isn’t as it once was… nor is my hearing so typing is doing a whole lot better for me. hahaha Loving your photos. Your minds eye is as sharp as a tack as they say! Thank you ever so much for sharing. Have a wonderful day and please be healthy, be safe, and just “BE”! HUGS
Thanks so much for your kind words, they are so appreciated. You look after yourself!
Beautiful photos. Beautiful poem. Beautiful reading.
Thank you, thanks and thanks again!
a miracle of blue – gorgeous!
A perfect way to describe the flowers, thank you.
You wrote that, I love it, very well done and I usually don’t have the patience for poetry. Did you write that while among the bluebells? They really are a happy flower.
No, I wrote it sitting here! I am a reluctant poet. I don’t enjoy writing it at all, mainly because it’s bound up with rules and regulations! I’m too much of a free spirit to stick to rigid formats. And yes, they are happy flowers indeed!
Wow, they look stunning. Gorgeous capture!
Thanks so much
Beautiful! It reminds me of the bluebell woods near where I used to live as a child. Then they built the Expressway from the east edge of Plymouth to link to the Tamar Bridge and Cornwall and cut down the lot!
What a shame. I wonder how many more will go on Route HS2?
I thoroughly enjoyed the poem as I had the pictures to relate them to. The photos and poetic expression blend well. Amazing photos!
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
This is such a lovely walk through the bluebells! Thanks!
I’m pleased you enjoyed it, Kathe.
Keith, such delightful pictures. You sure are back with a bang!
I’m not too sure if I’ve seen bluebells. Maybe as a kid in UK, but I’m guessing they don’t grow around New Castle.
Is this forest closer to your home?
Have a delightful week ahead!
I’m pleased you liked them, Natasha! Yes, these were taken very close to where I live, but they grow everywhere, even on grass banks beside roads. Did you live in the UK as a child?
Yes, I did. 🙂
New Castle Upon Tyne. Father was in the University.
This was so beautiful, Keith. I have never seen bluebells. Not even in pictures so I was blown away. Loved every single shot and can not pick one. Thank you!
They are a common sight here, so I’m pleased you’ve reminded me I shouldn’t take them for granted! Thank you.
Wow! Stunning beauties. The color is so calming. I love their reflection in the water …… like doubling the happiness. What a pleasure it must be to walk amidst this blue carpet of joy. Have a happy weekend Keith 🙂
What a lovely comment, thank you so much.
What a fabulous feast for the eyes! I am appreciating your colors when my world is turning yellow and brown.
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I suppose it must be! Thanks betty.
WoW, such beautiful clicks of bluebells accompanied with yet lovely poem.
That’s so kind, thank you.
This one is such a pretty sight, a delight, a total feast to eyes and soul! I loved the one that has a reflection on the still water body. Wonder will I ever get to see it in person in this lifetime?
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it, thank you.