It had been another glorious late spring day. And as the last remnants of the sun washed the sky with shades of pink, shades of blue, calmness came upon me in my tranquil English garden.
Night had fallen. From the leaves came forth a glowing drop of moon.
I listened to the rustling leaves, the gentle song of a distant bird and the enchanting tune of the wind chimes.
Amongst the gentle radiance of the luminous solar lamps, I felt the soothing, calming ambience flowing from the 'wee folks'. I smiled. I strolled back into my home and savoured the sense of calm in the garden and in every fibre of my being.
I love that drop of moon Gary. Perfectly put. And what a romantic setting for the wee folk.
ReplyDeleteHey Delores,
DeleteThank you for your kinds words and I can sense the wee folks are now enjoying the spring :)
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHey Dixie,
DeleteAnd may beautiful thoughts flow in your mind :)
What a nice way to close all of our days, a walk in the garden. Give the wee folks a big Howdy from me and My Vickie
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Hey Bert and Vickie,
DeleteIndeed, a soothing way to end the day. I shall pass on a "howdy" from you both to the wee folks :)
Such a peaceful place on a noisy planet. Hope the wee folk danced all night.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
DeleteI think of my garden as a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of our noisy planet. The wee folks danced and sang songs of peace and harmony :)
What a bit of Heaven you have there - so glad you're able to enjoy it. Peace, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim,
DeleteMy bit of Heaven has been quite the therapy. Thank you for your kind words. And now the added bonus of some decent weather. Peace to you, my friend :)
HI Gary; Delightful! I can relate to how wonderful it feels being surrounded by the sweet sounds and smells of a lush garden. How Zen! Namaste.
ReplyDeleteHi Heather,
DeleteI know how very much you relate to immersing ourselves in the wonders of the garden, can soothe the soul.
Peace and continued happy garden, your way, Gary
You and your wee folks know how to live!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
DeleteIndeed, just like the wee folks, I embrace a simple, peaceful life :)
In peace, Gary
Awesome photos, Gary! You caught the half moon so well.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to that peace, as it was holiday here and the day was quiet and relaxing.
Hi Alex,
DeleteThanks for such a compliment in regards to the photos. I'm encouraged to know that your Memorial Day was quiet, relaxing and no doubt, reflective.
Peaceful wishes, your way, Gary
Ooh, purdy. My night photos usually turn out like crap.
ReplyDeleteHey PT,
DeleteYep, purdy. I got lucky with those night photos. I rested my camera on a chair and a cushion to steady it. Seemed to have worked this time. Just a thought, if your camera has a lens cap...try removing it! :)
A lovely post Gary, beautful pictures. It's so lovely to see the wee folks enjoying the magic of nature in your lovely garden. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Diane,
DeleteThank you very much for such nice words. The wee folks are rejoicing in the peaceful ambience of my garden :)
All the best and happy writing. xx
Sounds like you are consuming quite healthy portion of fiber from your vegetable garden, Gary. That's very romantic imagery, by the way.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Aliza,
DeleteI'm doing my utmost to maintain a high fibre garden :) I agree, there is a certain alluring romantic imagery within those photos.
Thank you and have a peaceful day.
Gary
Oh I love how your shot of the half moon! It's glorious as your wee folk in your magical garden! Take care
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Hi Old Kitty,
DeleteThanks and I'm very pleased with how that half moon photo turned out :) The wee folks add that extra magic to my magical garden.
Take care of yourself.
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Hello Gary:
ReplyDeleteOf all the times in the garden it was always after dusk on a summer's evening that we enjoyed it most, not least for the way in which the scents were always most pronounced at that time of the night and for the way in which the colours would gradually recede and fade from sight.
Hello Jane and Lance,
DeleteI concur. Your description is a beautiful added thought to my posting. Thanks for that and much peace to you both.
In kindness, Gary
Ah I love that - a glowing drop of moon. Your wee folks look very happy :-) x
ReplyDeleteHi Teresa,
DeleteThank you and I was quite pleased with that analogy. The wee folks are very happy and are having fun during these glorious days and nights :) x
The sky at that deep Maxfield Parrish twilight blue...and the wee folks gathering in the gloaming. Sweet peace. Life is so good in these moments.
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Hi Laura,
DeleteAh, you phrase it so well. And we must truly savour these wondrous, magical moments. Thank you, my friend.
In peace and magic, your way, Gary
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This post calmed me down. I'm going through some nasty withdrawal symptoms (don't let anyone tell you amitriptyline is a harmless drug) and your pictures made me sigh. Thanks.
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Hi Tina,
DeleteI am so heartened that this posting has had a soothing effect on you. I do hope your withdrawal symptoms are soon gone.
With calming wishes, your way, Gary
There's nothing like an English garden for tranquility! Oh, I miss it.
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Hi Jai,
DeleteI visualised, when I moved to England, that I would have a garden of tranquillity. With determination, I have realised this. I can imagine how much you miss the English country garden.
In peace and tranquillity, Gary
The evenings are beautiful at the moment, added to their enchantment by the birdsong from my resident Blackbird and the `cheep` of young Blue Tits in their little nest box. A superb time of year when we have `hope` in our hearts.
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Hi John,
DeleteIndeed, we are experiencing some beautiful moments and the wonders of nature seem more enhanced. You sir, a man of nature, a man of peace, describe it so well.
In kindness and hope, Gary
Nature in general and gardens in particular can do that for you. It's like the inverse of Seasonal Affective Syndrome.
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Hi bazza,
DeleteYou make a very good point. Friends of mine who suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder have noted how much more of spring in their step they have in spring and the extra hours of light.
Take care, friend.
Lovely, enjoy it while we have it. :)
ReplyDeleteHi All Consuming,
ReplyDeleteFor sure, enjoy the wonders of this time. We've had a week of good weather now. Oh my :)
Take care and keep smiling :)
Many more days like this Gary. A good sign.
ReplyDeleteHi Ray,
DeleteMany more like this. A positive outlook is a good sign for all. Thank you.
Gary
Dear Gary,
ReplyDeleteAh, more magic moments in the garden. And the wee folk have come out to play again, no doubt because of the wonderful, sunny weather.
I know you've worked hard on your garden, Gary, so it's good that it evokes such calm and tranquil feelings for you. As you know, I also emanate feelings of calm and peace, so much so that people often fall asleep when I talk to them. I wonder why that is?
Very Best Regards,
David.
Dear David,
DeleteYet more magical moments in the garden. And to see the delight on the wee folks' faces was a wonder to behold. They dance and they sung under moonlit sky.
Yeah, as you know, I'm trying to utilise positive distractions and hopefully demonstrate that we can, if we try, find the energy to embrace the simple pleasures of our world.
Oops, sorry, I almost fell asleep reading your comment. Seriously, you have a soothing, charming demeanour and I for one would never nod off whilst you were talking to me.
Kind, magical wishes, your way, Gary
I know perfectly what you mean and I can relate to your lovely state of mind.. I am , too, very much in love with twilight and its effect on my garden :). You are a very romantic gentleman :).
ReplyDeleteHi unikorna,
DeleteFrom reading your beautifully written blog, I sense you would be in tune with such a blissful state of being.
Thanks for such a charming note of me being some sort of romantic gentleman :)
Magical and twilight wishes, your way, Gary
I'm late. I should have read this on Saturday. Glad you have peace there, Gary. Very glad.
ReplyDeleteHi Joylene,
DeleteYou are never late. A comment from your good self is grateful received. I keep trying to reinforce this feeling of peace. The sanctuary that is my garden has a soothing effect on my tormented mind.
I truly hope you are well.
In kindness and magical wishes, your way, Gary
Wow these pictures you've posted are truly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Michael,
DeleteThank you, friend. I'm glad you liked them.
I am sitting outside watching the same thing. It is the best and most magical time of the day.
ReplyDeleteHello Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe,
DeleteIndeed, a wonderful and soothing time of the day.
May you have a most pleasant weekend with magical twilights :)
I'm late to the party as usual! Is the moon still shining? I feel peaceful just looking at your garden. I really like your words, "calm in every fibre of my being". I could also make a pun now, but...I will use self control with every fiber of my being!!!Be well Gary.
ReplyDeleteHey THE SNEE,
DeleteThe party doesn't really start until you arrive :) The moon is probably still shining. However, tonight it's cloudy here. I'm glad this instilled some peaceful thoughts for you. I cannot imagine a pun from you. I'd bet a 'fibre', sorry, fiver on that!
Thanks Rebecca and may your weekend be peaceful.
A very relaxing walk around your garden, most enjoyable.
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Yvonne.
Hi Yvonne,
DeleteThank you for taking a virtual stroll through my magical garden. Very glad you could visit :)
Of course, Alex J, who is um 'starstruck' by me, brought my attention to your brilliant blog. Thus, my pleasure to link into your site and thank you for linking into mine.
Have a most peaceful weekend.
Gary
I was sure I left a comment here, but thinking back I remember my computer freezing a lot during the past week, so maybe it just vanished into the ether.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, nice garden and I love your wee folk.
Hi River,
DeleteI greatly appreciate your effort in returning and having your thoughtful comment come through.
Thank you and the wee folks and I, wish you a lovely weekend :)
Wow. I've always had 'wee folks' in my gardens! In my childhood they were my only friends, since I had a mom with Munchausen by proxy, ready to hurt me INSIDE the house, my wee ones were my own little family that I kept safe.
ReplyDeleteI've never mentioned my 'wee ones'. I'm so glad YOU did. It certainly hit a chord I've failed to play for anyone else.
At age 62, my wee ones came with me when I moved last year 800 miles from the house of pain where I remained after my mother died.
Thank you so much. I'm near tears here.
Hi lotta joy,
ReplyDeleteA somewhat sad yet inspirational comment you have left. And with the constant attention your mother expected, somehow you found the resilience to take you away from it all and embrace the enchanting magic of the 'wee folks'.
And dear friend, you move on and with you, the powerful, positive comfort of your 'wee ones' :)
If you so desire, by clicking on the link "wee folks" it can take you on a magical journey that demonstrates that the wee folks live in a world where stigma and judgement are alien concepts.
May you have a peaceful, enchanting weekend.
In kindness, Gary
Here I am, after just telling my husband about my 'wee folks' who have been with me for 50 years, and that they came with me when we moved. Now I'm looking for your 'wee folks' link and having a bit of a time tracking them down.....but I shall succeed!
ReplyDeleteHi lotta joy,
DeleteI do so hope your husband was intrigued by your 'wee folks'.
If you click on the top of the posting where there is a link that notes 'wee folks', it will take you turn the archived postings. If you then click on viewing older postings, you can see, if you wish, the entire series.
Very kind of you to consider doing that.
Magical wishes, your way, Gary
Great pictures of the sky and your garden! Last one is spooky, but in a good way...
ReplyDeleteHi Rattan Garden Furniture,
DeleteWhy thanks for that! And my life gets more surreal as I start commenting back to 'garden furniture' :)
At this rate, I could become 'chairman'.....