We often forget just how fortunate we are in our ability to
see beauty. In many ways I think we incarnate for the sole purpose to create beauty out of the wandering thoughts that move through our
minds.
I was stopped at a crossroads waiting to pull
out into traffic. I had the window of the car open. I looked down at the side
of the road and there festooning the dusty dirt and grim that edges the side of
all roads was a collection of Queen Anne’s Lace and the light blue blossoms of
wild Bachelor Buttons.
It was beautiful. Then as I drove on the country road
for a few miles to my destination I noticed these two flowering plants gilding
my way. What a treat.
Along the Road
© 2010 Rolland G. Smith
Bachelor buttons and Queen Anne’s Lace
Astride the ways to every place.
Crocheted in white the doily blooms
Beside the lanky Bachelor Plumes.
Both thrive where few would like to be
Along the road for all to see.
A gift of grace for passers by.
Their whites and blues reflect the sky.
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