If you’ve never lived where
Magnolia trees bloom, you’ve missed a bit of heaven. The blossoms are big and
plump with a surprising, delicate scent that most bees can’t resist.
When I took this photo in Texas, I
was awe-struck by the gentle flow of pink seeds that spilled with abandon from
the center. It reminded me of the subtle beauty that frequently surrounds us,
and yet, often eludes our attention. Do we pause to watch a flower shed its
seeds, or ponder in wonderment as the dragonfly softly sips the dew or the tiny spider weaves its silky web?
It was two days before I noticed the
beauty of the Magnolia's soft, creamy petals. When the bee began to gather the pollen, he
loosened the seeds and they cascaded like a waterfall off the edge of the
creamy slope, landing below on the black earth.
It only takes a moment to stop,
look, and listen, a decision that could change the course of your day and the
color of your attitude. The simple elegance of flora and fauna surrounds us
with a whisper of enticement to come and enjoy its bounty. It’s my hope that
you will.
©Linda Gatewood 2015
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