Tuesday, March 13, 2018

In the Early Morning Hours


Early one morning
as I opened my eyes
I thought I'd go out
to see the sun rise.

The world was still dark,
the air had a sting,
that lovely cool freshness
you'd expect from spring.

I didn't see a daffodil,
no tulips to be had,
nor crocuses or hyacinths
but I was not sad.

The humble little flowers,
the ones you hardly know,
were out blooming gaily
and put on quite a show.

Whole beds of color,
pink and yellow and white,
hugged every tree
and filled me with delight.

The time went by quickly
the sun began to shine,
I bid 'good day' to the flowers
and went to start mine.



Featured: photos of a spring day outing
and the food that came after

96 comments:

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

Your beautiful photos and words are inspiring so early in the day.

Stacey said...

This is so beautiful, Amalia. The photos are so crisp and clear! I love your creative poem.

VeggieMummy said...

Beautiful photos and yummy looking food! xx

Kasztanowy Domek said...

Great photos and food!
kiss:)

xxBasia

Anonymous said...

That looks wonderful Amalia! Absolutely stunning!
You're a good photographer and a great poet!

Ann Thompson said...

What a perfect spring day. Wish it looked like that here right now instead of all the snow.

Rhodesia said...

Beautiful words and lovely photos. Have a good week, Diane

Julie's Creative Lifestyle said...

It's so beautiful there and I loved looking at your photos. That pizza and salad looks amazing! I really enjoyed looking at the flowers too and reminder that spring will be here soon!

Kim said...

Just beautiful, Amalia! Pictures of your stroll have left me warm, craving spring flowers and very hungry.

Carolina G. Ticala said...

Estupendo post! Gracias por tu visita!💜💜💜

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

OH! Such a lovely day, Amalia! Beautiful food, too!!

Lorrie said...

Beautiful photos of a lovely day filled with spring colour. And food!

Blondie's Journal said...

Paradise! Absolute paradise! And the photos Recipes...pleeeeeeeese?? :)

Jane

MaryAnne said...

Beautiful photos, and a lovely poem <3

Judith said...

Ahhh, thank you for sharing these lovely photos - you refreshed my soul!!

HWIT BLOGG said...

So beautiful pictures and a lovely poem...I really needed this pictures this rainy day!
Love from Titti

baili said...

Ahhhhhhh what delight to look at these delightful flowers ,
the inviting food!
Yummy Pizza !
the gLORIOUS SUNRISE!!!

Lashing beautiful views !
and your cheerful sweet poem with awesome rhyming!!!

Haak en Pen said...

What a lovely pictures ! Have a nice day

Maya Kuzman said...

What a delightful morning this must have been with beautiful nature and delicious food! The poem to top all of them!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Amalia, love the pretty poem and sunrise images. The flowers are beautiful. The food looks delicious, I love pizza. Have a happy day!

Jeanie said...

Poppies, pizza, yummy bread and a very nice poem! It looks like life is good in your part of the world!

Ageeth Mooij said...

Comforting images and imaginative words.

Polly said...

Dear Amalia, your posts bring so much joy, your poems are inspiring and your photos are beautiful. Is that bread in photo 12? it looks scrumptious x

Kitchen Riffs said...

Terrific photos!! And lovely poem. Fun post -- thanks.

Lowcarb team member said...

What a wonderful spring day outing, and your food looks fabulous.

I enjoyed your poem too.

All the best Jan

Carla from The River said...

Lovely, a perfect way to spend a day.

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

Beautiful post! I love your photos and your pictures. Best of all is a look inside your day.

Gumbo Lily said...

I love your spring photos and food photos. It is suppertime here and I wish I could nibble on each of those yummy foods. You never disappoint!

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Such pretty photos of a lovely spring morning. Your food surely is making me hungry, Amalia. Such a nice poem to enjoy. Have a lovely evening. xo ♥

Conniecrafter said...

Thanks for sharing a lovely day, beautiful flowers and yummy goodies :) I love the beauty of the start of day with the sun just rising and the sunset when everything starts to quiet down! You have such a great way with words!

Little Wandering Wren said...

It is always such an effort to make the early rise and such a delight, with rich rewards. Sunrise really is my favourite time of day. What a beautiful poem, I am glad the humble flowers were up to greet you.
Wren x

The French Hutch said...

How I love your poem, you see, I am a morning person! The cool early morning against my skin makes me happy. Lovely photos perfect with your poem. Enjoy this lovely day...........

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Beautiful views there, Amalia! Looks like spring which I'm still waiting for here. I love your happy poem ♥

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies said...

Beautiful!!! I am even more anxious for spring now!

Aritha V. said...

♡ Wow, nice poem and I love to sea your area! So different and so nice. Thanks for it!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Oh, such a glorious spring day, dear Amalia! Love your beautiful photos and wonderful, poetic ode to spring! xo K

Maggie Ann said...

That is a lovely poem that captures the early morning peace!

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

beautiful poem and your food pictures made me hungry :) Oftentimes ( as when I was a child ) I find more delight in finding tiny wild violets in the yard versus the bulbs or flowers that I'd planted.

Angie said...

wonderful in every way!

Lyosha Varezhkina said...

beautiful photos! so adorable! I really like it!
the poem is very nice as well but I like photos a little better to be honest

Lyosha
Inside and Outside Blog and Instagram

Tanna said...

A perfect poem for a perfect spring morning!! AND, later dining! So beautiful! Thank you, Amalia! xoxo ~ tanna

Gloria Baker said...

what beautiful and lovely pictures Amalia, really beauty! xoxo

Gloria Baker said...

BTW LOvely food too!!

Sandy said...

The photos are beautiful. And the food looks very yummy!
I love your poems. You are quite talented. Some us can't write at all!

Louca por porcelana said...

How beautiful!!!Have a lovely week!

Anonymous said...

שיר ממש מקסים וגם התמונות

handmade by amalia said...

I'm a morning person as well, we are a rare breed :-)

handmade by amalia said...

The bread was not bread - it was a plum and peach tea cake - but it certainly was scrumptious :-)

handmade by amalia said...

I love pizza as well. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't :-)

handmade by amalia said...

I didn't make any of these things, we stopped at a nice coffee-shop. I do make a lot of quiches at home but I've never tried making pizza :-)

Anonymous said...

What a lovely day out, Amalia! Do you know the poppy (klaproos) is the state flower of California? Your day looks very relaxing, and like you live more South:) Many thanks for sharing it with All Seasons. Your poem as always, fits very well with your photos - another lovely post for All Seasons - thank you and have an awesome week!

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

Beautiful photos. I really love your poem, because I live in a desert and most of those flowers don't grow here. But I do love what grows here, even those darn cacti sometimes. xoxo Su

Red Rose Alley said...

The early morning hours are my favorite part of day, Amalia. I enjoyed your pictures today, especially the sunrise and the daisies. They remind me of my mom. That Pizza looks Yummy. And the picture of the red flower and water drops is sooooo pretty. : )

~Sheri

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Beautiful scenes of spring ! I am getting snow tonight and tomorrow here lol

That food made me hungry....looks delicious

Kim said...

I love seeing the sun rise. Lovely photos of your countryside and the sweet flowers....AND.....that yummy food, my mouth is salivating!! A most beautiful poem.

FlashinScissors said...

Wonderful photos Amalia! Yummy food ..... making me feel hungry!
Were they sheep or goats?
You make everything look lovely.
Great poem too!
Thank you for sharing, it’s always nice to visit you!
Hugs,
Barbara xx

Diana Studer said...

Beautifully pruned old olive tree in your first picture. Mine is a toddler, with an inherited teenager at the bottom of the garden.

Poções de Arte said...

Bom dia!
Que lindo!!!
Lindas fotos, lindas palavras e lindas bênçãos de Deus, que as prepara todos os dias! Felizes os que conseguem contemplar e agradecer.
A pizza deu água na boca ;-)

Abraços esmagadores e feliz dia.

Pam said...

What beautiful pics and lovely sites.

Diane said...

Gorgeous pictures and poem Amalia.

Hugs diane

Ela said...

I love your beautiful photos of spring, Amalia !! I love spring and wait impatiently for my flowers in the garden!
Greetings

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

So loving these beautiful photos.

white and vintage said...

So lovely fotos. All these wonderful flowers. In Austria we still have a lot of snow and it is so cold.
Lovely greetings,
Christine

Margie said...

Lovely pics! Your food images always make me hungry. HA!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

I love red poppies! They are so bright and elegant. We have a late spring where I live--it can snow until May

Your lunch looked delicious and your prose made me smile!

likeschocolate said...

Absolutely lovely! Thanks for sharing! You are making me so hungry! Yummy!

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Beautiful photos!! Great post!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb

Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer said...

Beautiful and looking for warmer weather her soon!

Pam Richardson said...

Beautiful photos, and the food looks amazing!

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

What an incredible group of pictures you shared! I'd never want to come inside... but the pizza looks amazing! I love your poem too! We are starting to see snowdrops poke their head out of the ground, very exciting to see the snow melt, and robins hunting for worms, a beautiful time of year :) Happy Spring to you!

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

You have poppies already? We're expecting snow tomorrow night!! And that pizza looks heavenly. Love these snippets from your life.

Draffin Bears said...

Dear Amalia,

Beautiful photos of the flowers and scenery and the food looks so delicious.
Happy weekend
Hugs
Carolyn

Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com) said...

Wow, amazing poem! and the photos are stunning. I would pop in for breakfast every day if that is what you dish up :)

Anna said...

I like the look of that lunch! Anna x

Tom said...

...hi Amalia, what yummy images, both the food and nature! Enjoy your weekend.

Joan said...

Love the pictures !

Nancy Chan said...

Beautiful sunrise to start off the new day and you get to enjoy pretty flowers and great scenery!

Shannon @ Of The Hearth said...

I'm not sure which looks better...the flowers or the food! Both are lovely in their own ways, I suppose.

Jeanna said...

Lovely poem and perfect for the set. Did you make that pizza and other deliciousness? Yum, thanks for the cheery post.

Edit said...

This is such a wonderful, happy poem, Amalia! It's so gentle and joyous like spring. Sunrise is my favourite part of the day. I especially love sunrises in summer, when the city around me just begins to wake. :-)
The photos are gorgeous, as well! ♥
Have a beautiful weekend! Hugs!

Sara - Villa Emilia said...

There's no other blog with such gorgeous series of photos.
Flowers and landscapes and good food. You don't need anything else. :)
The chair of the following post looks lovely now.
xx

Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

A lovely glimpse into your part of the world. Sweet flowers and landscapes, and the food looks yummy!

handmade by amalia said...

Goats! Thank you for this lovely comment Barbara.

handmade by amalia said...

This is what the coffee shop dishes up but I'd by happy to take you, Tandy :-)

France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creation said...

Beautiful day! And yummy too. :-)

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful morning! Thank you for sharing it.

Our Hopeful Home said...

Oh Amalia, what beautiful nature and landscape shots! Your food shots are gorgeous, too. I always love your sense of whimsy when you wax poetic! Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen

Tricia Buice said...

What a wonderful way to start the day. Gorgeous photos as always and the beautiful food enjoyed.

handmade by amalia said...

Oh, Sara, this is so kind! Thank you!

handmade by amalia said...

Thank you, Edit. Around here I am the only one who likes getting up very early in the morning. But since writing this post I find that there are a lot of us :-)

handmade by amalia said...

No, I didn't make anything, we stopped by a nice coffee shop. I can make quite a nice quiche but the pizza would be beyond me :-)

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

You write the most beautiful poems and I love your early morning photos! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann

ewa777 said...

Beautiful pictures and beautiful poems. Amalia, I greet you:)

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

I love poppies (especially red!) and I may just have to give them another try here in our Texas landscape. Amalia these photos are stunning and your poetry is always a treat to read. Happy Spring to you!
Jemma

betty-NZ said...

Gorgeous images! I do love the sunrise/sunset!

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