Wednesday Walk-ing into Spring
It is into the darkness that I walked today, or rather, the light was dim and the day barely had begun. The Civil War Battlefield is where I took my beginning, an old friend and confidant that has become mine, sometimes talking into the darkness.
Sometimes not
The Dogwoods are in their element and yet I know this is the last of them. They will be waving goodbye soon until we meet again. Again.
She sighs...
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A flower. There must always be a flower to color my world. This flower is dedicated to #WednesdayYellow #ColorChallenge with @Kalemandra.
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And just like that, this walk is over. But, never forgotten. The beauty of my day is colored in happiness and a tad of sunshine. I trust you all got out for a spin around the block to move it around, if only for a moment or three. I want to thank @Tattoodjay for hosting the #WednesdayWalk and you can find his post on how you can join here!
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I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.
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they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?
i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.
later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,
"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"
warsan shire
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A flower. There must always be a flower to color my world. This flower is dedicated to #WednesdayYellow #ColorChallenge with @Kalemandra.
The End
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I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQme4HQjpZUd5oJyxQ37JF1C3Kc7vd4LjvmLjJpNXChFrmk/14.png)
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,
"everywhere"
"everywhere"
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Yes that is what Bob Ross is always trying to teach us wannabe painters, that we need the dark to let the light shine. Its all about contrast! These are such lovely photos with the creamiest bokeh evar! May we all have a happy May.
Yes! Good 'ole Bob Ross! I loved him and was so sad when he passed. Lunch with Bob was always interesting and Boy, Howdy! Who paints like that?? I tried to emulate him, well, in a way. I totally cannot paint. There is no pretending that.
Oh, yes! Happy May! It has started out wonderfully!
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Botty got sad when you said the end because there is never an end to the perfect flower!! They just keep going on and on and on!!! <3
Kind of like you, cause you are the best!!
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Thanks for sharing, botty loves you. <3
Never the end for Botty!!!
Glad you stopped by to say hello!
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Cool visual...flowers as ground jewelry.
Thank you so much! I have no idea how that popped up ... it just snuck into my train of thought. Thanks for peeking in on me!
Have an awesome day!
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The dogwoods are just about to come out here. Love the way the world expresses itself in succession throughout the globe. A glorious and appreciate post, Denise. Thank you:)
It is always and forever a moving circle, for sure, for sure. We are peaking right about now although there is a type that are a little behind the others.
So much fun this thing called spring is!
Thank you for the visit, Pryde. I feel so guilty at the moment. I am running so behind in my comments I don't visit anyone. I think I am finally caught up.
Mostly! :)
Thanks again!
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Thanks so much, Denise:)
My pleasure, always!
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Love the variety of colors and flower types, great photos.
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment! The flowers, I surely love them, can you tell??? :) I appreciate you stopping in and saying hello!
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Just as your walk brought happiness to you all who view your post will feel that happiness radiating into them as they read this delightful post
Without darkness the light would not be noticed, it takes balance in everything to really be appreciated.
Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :)
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What a nice comment! Thank you and thank you for hosting such a wonderful challenge. It is always such a pleasure to partake in the walk and share it with you and your viewers. Oh, yes!! Happiness radiates! You are so right.
Without the darkness, who would even notice the light, right? I want to thank you for inviting us all to this challenge! It was a perfect day for a perfect day. Again.
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Good morning 😃 my friend just on the train 🚂 now into the city 🌃 and another fun day in the office 😔
Looks like another great day here but warming up to the 70s at least
But whatever work and the weather brings it’s still a great day and I will keep smiling and having fun
I do love all the walks I see each week it’s like a virtual world tour 💻 🚶🌏 😎
Thanks again fir joining the walk and have a great day
Thank you! I hope that you have a wonderful up North there. 70 sounds nice. It's supposed to be 87 degrees here today, that's not that great because I think it's going to be overcast. Right now, there is a lightness in the sky so they could be wrong. Yesterday they were off by 15 degrees. I guess it could be worse. We could have snow. I should be counting my blessings for the small favors. Well you have yourself a good day!
Today in NYC it’s hitting 74 so thats a nice day, still so foggy now but maybe the sun will make a rare appearance today :)
As for it could be worse, due to a typo I am not saying that four letter word anymore I have created a new word for it Doe Snot and am working vigorously to get it widely accepted :)
You to have a great day
Haha! Oh, my!! I don't see where there would be a problem, yanno? LOL
LOL welll when it is said with the world sexiest accent it has quite a ring to it :)
Happy May Day, Denise! Such a vivid lovely colors! And yes, light can't exist without darkness...
I am surprised you have May Day also. What do you celebrate on this day?
The May Day celebration - a traditional festival to celebrate spring !! I went to a Catholic School my entire life and we had the Maypole and everything.
I loved it! It a public Holiday where you are, is it not? I hope you had a very nice celebration! Happy May Day!
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Yes, it is also a holiday here in Ukraine (day off). But it is a Labor Day and so on. We inherited it from USSR, when it was celebrated in a big way with parades, flags, songs and reports about achievements.
When we got our independence, the holiday remains, but no parade and all such, so people spend it in different styles. Those who have harden work in the garden. Or go to a picnic with a barbeque, or travel.
Actually, we have no celebration of spring that would be common to all country, although it would be nice to have one!
But there are local festivals in some regions dedicated or related to spring, like blooming of cherry, or lilac, etc.
Happy late May Day! :))
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Fabulous flowers beautifully photographed Denise. Is that dogwood a form of wild rose? !tip
Thank you so much, Michael! I am sure by the end of the season, people will be saying, more flowers? LOL
Scientific name: Cornus florida
Family: Cornaceae
Order: Cornales
Kingdom: Plantae
Higher classification: Dogwood
Nope! Not a Rose, however, there are dogwood roses that are wild.
Hope that answers your question!
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Perfectly Denise, they look lovely at any time of year for me. Can't beat nature for beauty.
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