Tuesday 16 July 2013

Papaver rhoeas

The 'Poppy', a simple symbol of Remembrance.



Tonight, amongst the roses, I marvelled at the beauty of these self-seeded red emblems punctuating the summer planting.  Flowers of loss, love and peace standing side by side are a perfect example of nature's healing grace. Still grieving the recent loss of my Mum, the lady who inspired my love of the natural world, I had wondered whether I would ever be moved to write again.  But tonight, out of the blue, the muse danced before my eyes and once more the words have started to flow...



With my love and thanks Mum, this garden was inspired you... a touch of heaven on earth.