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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

The Gentlest Mother beckoned to me today...


Nature -- the Gentlest Mother is,
Impatient of no Child --
The feeblest -- or the waywardest --
Her Admonition mild -- 

In Forest -- and the Hill --

By Traveller -- be heard --

Restraining Rampant Squirrel --
Or too impetuous Bird --



How fair Her Conversation --
A Summer Afternoon --
Her Household -- Her Assembly --
And when the Sun go down --


Her Voice among the Aisles
Incite the timid prayer
Of the minutest Cricket --
The most unworthy Flower --


When all the Children sleep --
She turns as long away
As will suffice to light Her lamps --
Then bending from the Sky --














  


With infinite Affection --
And infiniter Care --
Her Golden finger on Her lip --
Wills Silence -- Everywhere --


Nature- the Gentlest Mother is, by Emily Dickinson

Thank you for stopping by to see the views from my porch this glorious spring day...
♥Linsey



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18 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestApril 3, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Oh Linsey.

    Sigh.

    Breathtaking.

    That was absolutely beautiful - and the birdsong as well, so lovely!

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  2. AnneApril 3, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Beautiful photos.What a lovely day.And a sweet statue too.
    Anne

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  3. Shabby chic SandyApril 3, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I love this post--usually don't like sound to my posts but loved this bird chirping. How sweet and relaxing. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Rosemary@villabarnesApril 3, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Love the blooms. Your photos are beautiful.

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  5. Myplace4teaApril 3, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    ...How lovely... this is so beautiful... love the sound of the birds as well.

    Thank you for sharing Linsey.
    Have a blissful day.

    Angela

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  6. chateau chicApril 3, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    You captured so well the beauty of Mother Nature.
    Mary Alice

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  7. Kim @ French Country AntiquesApril 3, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Well done, Linsey! Thanks for this post!

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  8. ReviApril 3, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Your garden is looking great! Love the sweet potato vine. :)
    -Revi

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  9. FRENCH LAUNDRYApril 4, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    How pretty! Don't you love spring?

    Hugs and Happy White Wednesday,
    Judy

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  10. Ribbonwood CottageApril 4, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Beautiful pictures. Makes me feel spring inside my living room! Hhahaha...what a lovely blog you have and your pictures are wonderful!
    Happy Easter,
    Debbie

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  11. ErinApril 4, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    What gorgeous photos, Linsey! And I've never heard this poem but I love it. So happy Spring is here!

    Take care,
    Erin
    Carolina Country Living

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  12. Cottage and BroomeApril 5, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I always love seeing everyones booms, wonderful! Thanks for stopping by, Laura

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  13. Anita at Cedar Hill April 5, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    You have a lovely view Linsey. I would hobble over there if I could!!

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  14. UnknownApril 5, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Absolute beauty....Mother Nature has a way of putting everything else in perspective....and Emily Dickinson.....my very favorite poet of all time.....enjoyed your post very much!
    xojana

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  15. UnknownApril 6, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Georgeous!
    Following you back!
    I will come link on Monday! I also have a link party on Monday.The French obsession and would love if you link anything French inspired. Old or new post.
    Bisous
    Isabelle

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  16. Special 'K'April 7, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Thank you for sharing, I so wish I had such precious blooms to showcase. Happy Easter, take care and enjoy! Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  17. Clara April 9, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    lovely post and sweet bird song. Thank you for sharing.
    ~Clara

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  18. house plansApril 9, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    It is living luxuriously at a cheap price.

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