Yellow Rose

The winter garden in bleak January when the world is in disarray, fear and anxiety abounding, violence and aggression playing out in parts, where Ireland must hang its head in shame

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I spotted this vibrant yellow rose - just one - growing on a leafless, thorny bush. It was swaying gently in a mild breeze looking starkly beautiful. Its existence needing no reason or explanation. It grows and dazzles, because that’s what it does

Isn’t it lovely. I would describe it as sherbet yellow.

I had my swim at sunrise and will prepare chicken casserole for my mid-day dinner and plan to watch The African Queen this afternoon (Vince is a big fan of Katherine Hepburn).

Sundays are for resting - it’s written