Apple Blossoms
God might have clothed the apple trees
In scentless brown of gray —
Such frail and fleeting blossoming,
So soon to pass away —
Instead of this fair springtime garb
Of fragrant pink and pearl,
That flutters down like rosy snow
On every breeze a-whirl.
His goodness gives the pleasant fruit
On laden boughs down-bent;
His lovingkindness adds the bloom,
Its beauty and its scent.
He loads us with His benefits
Until no want we know,
And then He sends the little more
That makes our cup o’erflow.
He opens wide His hand of love;
He gives no stingy dole;
His tender mercies crown our days:
O bless the Lord, my soul!
Annie Johnson Flint (1866-1932)
California is back to it’s old ways of showing off it’s sunshine. All my family is slowly trickling in today. Two more to go. I got to see the Bride and Groom last night along with my folks and may brother’s family from Dallas. Their daughter will be one of the flower girls and she was quite confident about her task since she has gotten experience in two of her cousin’s weddings in the last year.
I haven’t taken one photo since I’ve gotten here but tomorrow is the wedding so my camera will be clicking away!
Hope all is well in your part of the world. We’re hearing a lot about droughts and floods. Hope things won’t be as bad as they are predicting.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Those blossom pictures are stunning Ellen! I love the poem too. I hope you have a most wonderful time at the wedding and look forward to your report and pictures of this special celebration. Enjoy….
What a great poem reminding us that God sends so many extra gifts our way. Apple blossoms are definitely one of them. Love the photos. Have a wonderful celebration!
The words and images are too, too beautiful. At this time of year, with magnolias, cherries and pear trees in bloom I find myself feeling very full at heart, at every turn!
Stunning photos that leave stunning poetic words in my mind.
You are teasing me as I look up at palm trees…I’m getting a bit excited to see the blossoms on the coast.
The prettiest apple blossoms ever!
So beautiful! Pretty apple blossoms and the prettiest of pictures. Great photography!
LaDonna
I’ve never paid much attention to the flowers on our crab apple tree but after seeing your photos here, I must go out and take some pics when they bloom, not for another couple of months though.
PINK! Loving it!
Absolutely gorgeous! And a wonderful poem to remind us of the wideness of God’s mercies.
Beautiful, beautiful!
What fun times – can’t wait to see how big Hope has grown!