Saturday, August 8, 2015

Lady Of The Land

The lily has a smooth stalk,
Will never hurt your hand;
But the rose upon her brier
Is lady of the land.
 
 
There's sweetness in an apple tree,
And profit in the corn;
But lady of all beauty
Is a rose upon a thorn.
 
 
When with moss and honey
She tips her bending brier,
And half unfolds her glowing heart,
She sets the world on fire.
 
 
Poem by Christina Rosetti
 
love you.
 
~Sheri
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33 comments:

  1. Mary Palumbo CollingsAugust 8, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Such a pretty poem Sheri… and your roses are GORGEOUS. Enjoy the weekend.
    XOXO Mary

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  2. Jemma@athomewithjemmaAugust 8, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Sheri,
    Your roses are doing so well, and I just know the joy you are receiving from having you rose garden. Thank you for sharing such a pretty poem too!
    Have a Lovely Saturday,
    Love,
    Jemma

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  3. abriannaAugust 8, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Lovely photos. I like your new cover photo very much. Am finally catching up with your posts :).

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  4. It's meAugust 8, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful....love you too...enjoy summer have a Nice sunny day x

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  5. MerlesworldAugust 8, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    Roses have it all looks, colour and they smell wonderful.
    Merle.......

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  6. StephanieAugust 8, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Simply beautiful....just like you, sweet Sheri. Wishing you a delightful evening. Love and hugs!

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 8, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    They are all so perfect and beautiful. Enjoy your weekend! Sweet hugs, Diane

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  8. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryAugust 8, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Love the poem and the roses are stunning. Mine look terrible, due to less water.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Hugs,
    Mary

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  9. SusanAugust 8, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    Oh Sheri, what utterly breathtaking flowers. Sooooo beautiful. Thanks for all your faithful visits. Hugs. Susan

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  10. Row homes and CobblestonesAugust 8, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Sheri,
    Your roses are exquisite. I imagine their scent is divine and the color's lovely. Really enjoyed the poem. I'm back from my month blogging break.
    xo,
    Vera

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  11. PatriciaAugust 9, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    I remember Christina Rosetti from when I was at uni...enjoyed her poem, Sheri. It goes so well with your gorgeous roses. xx

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  12. miss bAugust 9, 2015 at 1:50 AM

    I remember Christina Rosetti poems from school but I don't know this one. Perfect for your blog! Your roses look lovely and have reminded me to plant some more scented ones next year in our garden.

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  13. Barbara Lilian in FranceAugust 9, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    hello Sheri. what a lovely poem you found to add to your beautiful roses, which are all looking so perfect. Mine are suffering a lot as we are desperately in need of rain. I've given them plenty of mulch and tried to give them as much water as possible . However at last it rained during the night, all night so I'm hoping today they will be looking a lot livelier. Enjoy your weekend.

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  14. Castles Crowns and CottagesAugust 9, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    As I was pruning my rose climber yesterday with two pairs of sheers, I carefully grasped the cut branches with the pair in my left hand as I cut with the pair in my right; nothing more lovely in the garden and nothing more painful than the prick of a thorn....how ironic is that.

    Lovely, lovely photos my dear one! Anita

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  15. SusieAugust 9, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Sheri, Some times I think rose petal look like they are made of velvet. Some roses seem to have many more thorns than others. Maybe we were meant to let them just be...in our gardens. LOL. Blessings, love, Susie
    p.s. hope your weekend was wonderful.

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  16. Lowcarb team memberAugust 9, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    I do enjoy Christina Rosetti poems. This one and your lovely photo's are just perfect.

    I hope you have a lovely week Sheri.

    Take Care

    All the best Jan

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  17. HarijaAugust 9, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Wonderful post, can't wait to read the next one!!
    Wow, this is great!
    MyLyfeMyStory

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  18. DeborahAugust 9, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    Beautiful!
    Aren't roses lovely?
    What a question...lol
    I know what your answer will be!
    Love & blessings xo

    All my heart,
    Deborah xoxo

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  19. Tessa~ Here there be musingAugust 10, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Yes... Beautiful...

    Wonder why roses evolved, with thorns? :-)

    Tessa

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  20. DeniseAugust 10, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Enjoyed the sweet poem and the pretty pics You chose to go with it.Have a nice week and enjoy more beauty.Denise

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  21. White Lace and PromisesAugust 10, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Beautiful. Photos and all. Beauty comes with a few thorns; yes, that's life.

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  22. Linda @ Life and LindaAugust 10, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful poem Sheri. The roses are gorgeous. Many of ours have bloomed. I wish they would last all summer. Their beauty is like no other. have a wonderful week. love, Linda

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  23. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieAugust 10, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Oh, what a lovely poem, dear Sheri, and such beautiful roses you have shared with us. I am enjoying every bloom in this wonderful season. Hope you have a lovely day. xo Karen

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  24. RueAugust 10, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Lovely way to use the poem, my friend :)

    xoxo,
    rue

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  25. ImogenAugust 11, 2015 at 1:47 AM

    Gorgeous!! Red roses are my favourite, doesn't come much better than that.

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  26. LoveT.August 11, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Wonderful Pictures and Poem ,i really love it :)

    lots of Hugs <3

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  27. Draffin BearsAugust 11, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Hi Sheri,

    Your roses are so pretty and you must be loving your new home and garden.
    I enjoyed the poem also.
    Hope you are having a great week
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  28. Doreen@foxdenrdAugust 11, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    It is said there is no such thing as perfection. I would argue that your roses prove otherwise.

    xxx

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  29. HollyAugust 12, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Lovely poem, and Jess's Paris photos are enchanting.

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  30. Carla from The RiverAugust 12, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    I love the yellow rose. :-)
    Carla

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  31. Sola ScripturaAugust 13, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Your pictures are gorgeous!! Such lovely roses you have. Sorry I haven't been on blogger recently, our new baby has been in and out of the hospital. He seems to be feeling much better now and able to stay at home.

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  32. BetyAugust 14, 2015 at 2:44 AM

    Gorgeous roses, Sheri!Adore they smell wonderful! Such pretty poem!
    Have a nice weekend, dearest Sheri!

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  33. janice15August 14, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Very wonderful poem and beautiful Roses... Happy Friday my dear with love Janice

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