Mountain Laurel

Up at 6:00 (again) so I could get over to Kim’s and let Trek out. I’d packed the car last night except for my cooler. The forests on my route were filled with these gorgeous laurels. I watch for them each spring. Had to share a few blooms with you. My old grand dog was waiting anxiously for me since he’d had breakfast in the wee morning hours. Shadow was hiding under the patio furniture and happy to come in for a few treats. We lazed away our day; guess I will look for a few jobs tomorrow. Hubby went grocery shopping, picked up meds and mowed the lawn. He dropped off a few things for my week and brought lunch. It is beautiful and breezy outside so the pets and I are enjoying the aroma of honeysuckle on the deck. Life is good. Thanks for dropping by. Sure hope your weekend is fun. Stay safe. “Mountain--Laurel
My bonnie flower, with truest joy
Thy welcome face I see. The world grows brighter to my eyes. And summer comes with thee. My solitude now finds a friend, And after each hard day.
I in my mountain garden walk. To rest, or sing, or pray.
All down the rocky slope is spread Thy veil of rosy snow. And in the valley by the brook, Thy deeper blossoms grow. The barren wilderness grows fair, Such beauty dost thou give: And human eyes and Nature's heart Rejoice that thou dost live.
Each year I wait thy coming, dear, Each year I love thee more. For life grows hard, and much I need Thy honey for my store. So, like a hungry bee, 1 sip Sweet lessons from thy cup. And sitting at a flower's feet. My soul learns to look up.
No laurels shall I ever win,
But gratefully receive and use God's blessed sun and air: And, blooming where my lot is cast.
No splendid blossoms bear, For a humble life well spent.
Grow happy and content, Making some barren spot more fair.” - Louisa May Alcott