Your picture reminded me of a poem my daughter had to write for her copywork.
The Robin's Advice by Sara Orne Jewett
Down in a field, one day in June, The flowers all bloomed together, Save one who tried to hide herself, And drooped, that pleasant weather. A robin that had flown too high, And felt a little lazy, Was resting near this buttercup, Who wished she were a daisy. For daisies grow so big and tall; She always had a passion For wearing frills about her neck In just the daisies' fashion. And buttercups must always be The same old tiresome color, While daisies dress in gold and white, Although their gold is duller. "Dear Robin," said the sad young flower, "Perhaps you'd not mind trying To find a nice white frill for me Some day when you are flying." "You silly thing!" the robin said; "I think you must be crazy I'd rather be my honest self Than any made-up daisy. "You're nicer in your own bright gown, The little children love you. Be the best butercup you can, And think no flower above you. "Though swallows leave me out of sight, We'd better keep our places; Perhaps the world would all go wrong With one too many daisies. "Look bravely up into the sky, And be content with knowing That God wished for a buttercup Just here where you are growing."
Beautiful - both the flower and the quote.
ReplyDeletei agree with Pradeepa! beautiful! and so true!
ReplyDeleteYes it does! I pray my children will grow to fully understand this verse. Thanks for sharing and for linking up with The Wednesday Word!
ReplyDeletevery nice~
ReplyDeleteAmen! We need his peace in our hearts!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture and Word! Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous photo and beautiful verse.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the photo, and the verse Alida! Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a Blessed Day!
Beautiful!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful, thank you.
ReplyDeleteIn this world of turmoil, we all need peace, and it's solely from God.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true! Beautiful flower!
ReplyDeleteThe first word that came to my mind was "beautiful," and now I see your other commenters said the same thing!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful. I pray I can fully understand this myself.
Beautiful verse.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for sharing. Blessings.
ReplyDeletebeautiful graphic!! I love it! :) and the verse is wonderful! thanks for the inspiration! :)
ReplyDeleteAmen to that, lovely graphic!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Jhunnelle
This goes so great with my post on guarding your joy. i love this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower and Scripture.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Janis
Your picture reminded me of a poem my daughter had to write for her copywork.
ReplyDeleteThe Robin's Advice by Sara Orne Jewett
Down in a field, one day in June,
The flowers all bloomed together,
Save one who tried to hide herself,
And drooped, that pleasant weather.
A robin that had flown too high,
And felt a little lazy,
Was resting near this buttercup,
Who wished she were a daisy.
For daisies grow so big and tall;
She always had a passion
For wearing frills about her neck
In just the daisies' fashion.
And buttercups must always be
The same old tiresome color,
While daisies dress in gold and white,
Although their gold is duller.
"Dear Robin," said the sad young flower,
"Perhaps you'd not mind trying
To find a nice white frill for me
Some day when you are flying."
"You silly thing!" the robin said;
"I think you must be crazy
I'd rather be my honest self
Than any made-up daisy.
"You're nicer in your own bright gown,
The little children love you. Be the best butercup you can,
And think no flower above you.
"Though swallows leave me out of sight,
We'd better keep our places;
Perhaps the world would all go wrong
With one too many daisies.
"Look bravely up into the sky,
And be content with knowing
That God wished for a buttercup
Just here where you are growing."
Mama2dibs-
ReplyDeleteI love that poem...thank you for sharing it!
Beautiful, and so very true!!
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