Today it actually happened!

The long awaited moment came just after last nights cold full moon.

Today as if called forth again is this beautiful wonder.

I stand in awe of its beauty and I am intoxicated by its fragrance.

Has been already a year since she was here?

I watch the seasons come and go and the procession of flowers as each season adorns my view.

I look to see what has appeared so suddenly and because they are here for such a short amount of time is far more precious than anything of man.

The circle continues and once more I have been blessed by the true meaning of my life.

There is always something to see if you look for it?

Another year in retrospect

Comments: 24

wiaka's just ... curious Oct 26, 2007, 6:26pm EDT

Very well stated Joel. I now have to await another spring to experience rebirth and am sadened by the emptiness the flowers left me.

Thank you.

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Elaine B. Oct 26, 2007, 6:28pm EDT

Nice pictures!

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Oct 26, 2007, 6:32pm EDT

Very nice mix of words and photos Joel.

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Lavonne www.bildurdreams.com Oct 26, 2007, 6:36pm EDT

Very nice!

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Jule's dreamin of a wonderfilled life for all research mode again Oct 26, 2007, 6:39pm EDT

very beautiful words and photos enjoy this

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F. Jeanette c. Oct 26, 2007, 7:05pm EDT

Very special. You have a talent. 10

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Shaunee C. Oct 26, 2007, 7:13pm EDT

Wonderful pictures and article.

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Jacqueline R. Oct 26, 2007, 7:20pm EDT

Thank you Joel! It is beautiful, I can only imagine its fragrance but I am enjoying it beauty. You are right, so right, there is always something wonderful if you only take the time to look.

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Sam C. Oct 26, 2007, 7:34pm EDT

Hi Joel, yes this is very true "There is always something to see if you look for it", Thanks for you made me stop and think too with these nice photos you added along with those reflective thoughts. Have a great weekend. :-D

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Paula Love Oct 26, 2007, 7:36pm EDT

pretty flower

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Paula Love Oct 26, 2007, 7:37pm EDT

not too much into mushrooms but a neat little caption

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Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Oct 26, 2007, 7:50pm EDT

"There is always something to see if you look for it". That is the best statement I've read all day. Beautiful photos.

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Nan G. Oct 26, 2007, 8:11pm EDT

Nice article and phots. Thanks for sharing Joel.

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Kay M. Oct 26, 2007, 8:13pm EDT

Lovely!

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pamela r. Oct 26, 2007, 9:59pm EDT

Nice pictures--absolutely beautiful. I miss my flower beds.

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dee b. Oct 26, 2007, 10:55pm EDT

Almost like Spring, decided to stick around a while longer. Nice pics, and yes each season has its own views. All just as beautiful, in thier own right.

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