If I could pick for you a bouquet
from the windswept hills of spring,
from under budding oak groves,
and along the babbling creek…
I’d pick you bluebells for your table,
and sweet peas for your mom,
the mist from early mornings,
a meadowlark’s sweet song.
I’d throw in green, green grasses
and the chokecherry’s in bloom
to set upon your nightstand
and bring some springtime to your room.
And to that I’d add some sweet smells
and a horse’s tangled mane,
The dust from tires on gravel,
all the things we cannot tame.
Like the sound of insects buzzing
and a brown dog in the mud,
thorns that poke your fingers,
and dandelion fluff.
Then I’d find you ladyslippers,
a yellow violet hiding out,
prairie smoke and daisies…
all the pretty that’s about.
But I won’t forget the rainstorms
or the rocks that dot the fields,
the wood ticks and the slick mud,
all the things that make this real.
Because if I could pick the prairie,
put this earth into a vase
I’d take the sunshine with the hale storms
but leave the secrets in their place.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch... 
Your blog reminds me of home. Currently I am living in Nicaragua and have my days where I can’t wait to get back to Texas. Thank you for providing a little country beauty for my soul. Best wishes- Misti
tAwww, thanks! I am so glad you could be transplanted for a moment 🙂 Safe time and travels in Nicaragua.
Lovely images in words and photos.
I absolutely love your blog. Thank you for brightening my day!
Thanks for reading!
one word..
WOW!!!:)
Wonderful!
I wish I had the variety that you do. Does the amount of rain you have make a difference on what blooms? Are all these flowers currently in bloom? I am intrigued and need to go for a walk this evening. Wish I could go on one there with you “Back on the Ranch”.
Holly, we usually have about the same variety, but the abundance of the flowers depends on the amount of rain. They came a little early this year, but yes, the photos I posted are of the flowers that are currently in bloom. We will get tiger lilies and the sunflower varieties later in the summer.
Just beautiful
Will go plant some flowers.and brush my dog..and take a drive in the country tommorrow.JS
That sounds like a pretty good day JS!
Poetry, pictures and the love of prairie. Excellently done.
LOL, precious pics and beautiful writings as well..Hope your week is wonderful. nicole
Amazing. You’ve created with words and pictures something very moving. Just inspired. Feels like I’m back there, thanks
I love the photo of the sky. I bet you can see for miles!
I enjoyed seeing a part of the country that I have never been to through your photos. Lovely.
Masterful!
I love the heart moss on the tree! Love is everywhere ❤