It is not growing like a tree
in bulk doth make man better be;
Or standing long an oak, three hundred year,
To fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere,
A lily of a day
is fairer in May
Although it fall and die that night,
It was the plant of flower and light,
In small proportions we just beauties see;
And in short measures, life may perfect be.
(Benjamin Johnson)
Today's Flowers
15 Comments
what a beautiful photo!
ReplyDeleteAn exquisite capture for the day, Sandy, and the perfect words to match!! Thanks for sharing the beauty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo, and lovely poem, too!
ReplyDeleteLea
Lea's Menagerie
This whole post is a blossom!:-)
ReplyDeleteAloha
What a beautiful capture Sandy!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful shot! I have purple and pink varieties.
ReplyDeleteWater lilies scream summer to me. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lily and I love the poem.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, both the photograph and the poem.
ReplyDeletegorgeous lily-so fresh and vibrant!
ReplyDeleteA perfect water lily! And a perfect illustration for the Johnson's wise words.
ReplyDeleteI look at your photo and then at my surroundings and at least for this moment I feel yes life is perfect. I'm grateful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine picture! The poem is beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...
ReplyDeletesmiles. that is a lovely verse you chose to go with a most elegant flower....
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.