Yesterday on my way home from a calming yoga class, I took the road less taken rather than the direct, four lane thoroughfare. The old brick brick road wound through the old money suburb, past some gorgeous homes and the Wright Brothers mansion, and required some maneuvering around tree trimming and utility trucks on the way to see if daffodils were popping up at the "Daffodil House." And there they were. Channeling William Wordsworth, my heart leaped up when I beheld the daffodil buds coming through the ground...
The daffodils are on their way! Right now the green shoots push their way through the ground.
And in a few weeks will be a host of golden daffodils to cause passersby to slow down and appreciate this farewell to winter - the first greeting to spring.
What a sight to see. I have a blogging friend in London who just posted daffodil photos earlier this week. They are a flower that can't help but make one smile.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see that sea of yellow!
DeleteA sight worth the detour.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is! The anticipation begins.
DeleteA host of golden daffodils! They always inspire me to skip gaily singing, "Tra-lee! Tra-la!" Have you written about The Wright Brothers Mansion before? I will now check via the blog search facility.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see you skipping and singing, Tra-lee! Tra-la!"
DeleteHurray for daffodils! Definitely one of my favorite flowers; they're so early and brave in the face of challenging weather and immensely cheerful.
ReplyDeleteThey are hardy flowers. Once they start popping up, there's no stopping them!
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