Monday, March 11, 2013

Soft Signs of Spring


Close your eyes


Do not peek

And I'll rub Spring


Across your cheek.


Fluffy as a kitten

Warm as fur

The only thing missing


Is the tell-tale purr.

White tufted cotton

Beneath a crimson hat

Clouds of pussy willows

 Imagine that!


Inspired by the poem: Pussy Willows
By: Aileen Fisher

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35 comments:

  1. GarzoniMarch 11, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Excellent depth of field. You truly captured the mystery of this plant and turned it into a cosy sweater, I just want to rub my face in them. Hope I'm not allerfic! Good show Rosemary, keep up the good work.

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  2. Bob BushellMarch 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Getting even closer. Brilliant Rosemary.

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  3. JenniferMarch 11, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Your pictures look 3-D! I loved them as a kid and still do as an adult. Pussy willows are a sure sign that spring is right around the corner.

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  4. Bas.March 11, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    O wat mooi die katjes hier zie je er nog iets van.

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  5. UnknownMarch 11, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Thanks, Rosemary, you *know* I needed that. Your images look great, feel good, and inspire hope that I'll get some like them. Someday soon.

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  6. JasonMarch 11, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Oh, I wish we had pussy willows in our garden. We just don't have the room or the right kind of space. But thanks for sharing these!

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  7. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥March 11, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Hello Rosemary!
    Brilliant pictures.
    In spring you have.
    Females - are the basis of its forerunners.
    I cordially greet :)
    Lucia

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  8. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥March 11, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Pussy willows are a sure sign that spring is right around the corner.
    Lucia

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  9. GigaMarch 11, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Cudowne wyglądają bazie, piękne zwiastuny wiosny, na tle błękitnego nieba. Pozdrawiam.
    Based look wonderful, beautiful trailers spring against a blue sky. Yours.

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  10. JillMarch 11, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    This has made my rough day turn into something beautiful. Thank you! You photos and writing are soothing to the soul.

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  11. flowersandhomeMarch 11, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    So beautiful! It's hard to believe these furry things grow on branches. I have never seen it. I have seen cut branches but not the actual shrub. Must be heavenly!
    Bye,
    Marian

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  12. HELENEMarch 11, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Lovely pictures Rosemary, I haven't got any willow around here so I haven't seen these for years. Back where I am from these are called (translated to English) goslings, and they do look a bit like that, don't you think?
    Hope you have a great week!

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  13. Bethany Benton ArtMarch 11, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    What beautiful photos, Rosemary! I enjoyed the lovely poem too. Thanks for sharing. :-)

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  14. martinealisonMarch 11, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    La douceur du printemps en photos grâce à vous... les mots qui les accompagnent sont tout aussi sucrés.
    Gros bisous

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  15. KukkaiselämääMarch 11, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Such lovely pictures and poem, Rosemary. Really beautiful!

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  16. Vores haveMarch 12, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Nice pictures you show. There is something special about churches. For many, many years ago I saw Cologne Cathedral. Wish you a good Tuesday :) Hanne Bente

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  17. RosemaryMarch 12, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Dear Rosemary - I adore pussy willows and you have captured them to perfection along with the lovely words from Aileen Fisher.

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  18. IrmaMarch 12, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Beautiful pictures Rosemary, good depth you have in the photos.
    Great as the willow catkins, the beginning of spring.
    Here it is still winter and really, really cold.
    Greetings Irma

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  19. NoushkaMarch 12, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    Very beautiful pictures of thoses furry buds!
    It does look like spring where your are... in France it's a set back!
    Snow in north and cold in the south!
    Keep well Rosemary!

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  20. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Wow Rosemary, really wonderful and well captured!
    I didn't closed my eyes! I want to see and feel its softness.

    Here in Holland a week ago it was spring ( 15 degrees +) but now it's snowing and freezing again. We have to wait for it's really spring.

    Have a nice day,
    Willy

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  21. HelmaMarch 12, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    How very nicely done with these kittens Rosemary. A lovely blue sky and beautiful kittens branches. Beautiful close-ups and great exposures. Compliments.

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  22. ✿France✿ March 12, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Bonsoir et bien c'est la première fois que je vois ces pantes que je ne connais pas du tout
    elles sont tellement belles je trouve
    des petits plumeaux
    merci pour ce si beau partage bonne soirée

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  23. AnonymousMarch 12, 2013 at 10:16 AM

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    Great blog!
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    xoxo

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  24. Annula FotografieMarch 12, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Rosemarie,
    Looks like the snow replaced by spring branches GREAT well done!
    regards, Annie
    http://anniezon.blogspot.nl/

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  25. sweetbayMarch 12, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Ah Pussy Willows. :) We had one in our yard when I was growing up. Such a charming plant. Your photos are wonderful!

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  26. magdaMarch 13, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    Wonderful photos, clever title, SPRING nice results!!!
    kisses

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  27. LaurrieMarch 13, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Those are the fattest, fuzziest buds I have seen! I do think I can hear them purr.

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  28. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Pussy willows ae not native to our country but come Chinese New Year time, tons of it would be imported for the celebration, mainly to decorate the homes. Your potography is wonderful. Sometimes it is not easy to photograph white with great clarity.

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  29. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    These are excellent pictures! Wish we have this plant in our country. I can only imagine the softness and fluffiness on my cheeks :)
    I'm amazed to see such 'purity' under that hat.

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  30. LindaMarch 13, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    What a lovely poem! Great pictures too!

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  31. e-schrieferMarch 14, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Ich wünsche dir eine schöne Zeit im Frühling....Deine Bilder sind traumhaft schön....Lieben GRuß Erwin

    http://e-schriefer.blogspot.de/

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  32. ELFIMarch 16, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    comme du velours! beau!

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  33. Love for Food and PhotographyMarch 17, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    very soft and dreamy :-)
    Your Spring is forward than ours.. still snow today.
    have a nice Sunday
    Dany

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  34. JulianaMarch 19, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    awww! fluffy!!))))

    xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :) | PJ’ Ecoproject

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  35. RohrerbotMarch 19, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    As a kid, I would cut some of these branches off and put them in a vase for my mom. I loved the soft and fuzzy hairs. So pretty and your pics remind me of that memory...thank you:)

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