"The time is out of joint" . . . Hamlet
where seasons stand upon their head
autumn has become spring
trees that managed to retain their leaves in summer
are in full bloom
those that dropped them in summer's extreme heat
are leaping into leafage like spring lambs
autumn crocus and grape hyacinths
dance hand in hand in garden beds
the seasons are in revolt and arbitrarily change
from day to day
the world as we knew it has gone on holiday
and in it's place we have
'Earth in Upheaval'
pink crabapple in full bloom,
better than I have ever seen it in springtime
the paddocks are greening with our first autumn rain
and we are crossing our fingers for more
meanwhile I enjoy these 'darling buds of May'
and the fabulous flush of flowers in my rose garden
as I dig up potatoes for my lunch.
Linking with TODAY'S FLOWERS
and I Heart Macro
Ah, even Mother Nature is confused by the weather these days!! I do love the idea of another spring but have to admit I do love the fall colors, too!! Such gorgeous captures and colors for the day, Arija!! Definitely brightened up a gray old day here in Portland!!
ReplyDeletewe have had that happen in texas, too. after a long, hot, dry summer, we've had 'second spring' hit in autumn. it is amazing and puzzling at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThe crab apple blossoms are so delicate and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWe have an apple tree on the farm ~ but we are far behind you with blooms it seems.
Time is out of joint here too. I have already had crocus flowering, and the grape hyacinths are well and truly up - though not yet in flower. Ditto the anenomies. Sadly our crab apple was one of summer's victims. And I am grieving for it. And will replace it.
ReplyDeleteNo such thing as "normal weather" but I'm glad you are getting the life giving rain and beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteI love that gorgeous colour.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blossoms and the dark pink colour is wonderful.
ReplyDeletePretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteCalling by from iheart macro, lovely blossoms.
ReplyDeleteMagnifici colori !!!
ReplyDeleteBuona domenica Myriam :)
gorgeous flower photos! love the color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors !
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking colour, gorgeous beauties Arija. Have a very wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteI dreamed the other day that we sat and visited over a cup of tea with honey ;)
The crabapple blossoms are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI certainly had to stop and think about what season it is where you live....it is mixed up. But how beautiful. Let us just concentrate on that for now.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and a great color.
ReplyDeleteamazing to see things 'out of joint' and to know it was like that so long ago, not just today. enjoy the flowers as you do the potatoes. if you decide to join us for hat or cap, let me know so that i can add your link.
ReplyDeleteCrabapple blooms are some of my favorite springtime events. Gorgeous color! xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms, both shape and colour.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blooms! We've been on a short jaunt in the Pacific Northwest enjoying Spring weather but tomorrow it's back home to snow.
ReplyDeleteJust magnificent!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have the coolness and colors of autumn, Arija as we await the return of spring here in Maine. I am loving my new home and yard and living close to the ocean. each day is a wonder and I am overflowing with joy! I do hope all is well with you!
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