Gathering Roses...

What is better than roses in the garden?

why,

roses in the house for sure!

 

gathering them is a tough job,

but someone has to do it... ;)

 



 

my typical bouquet is a single type of rose

or a pretty pairing...

 

 

but when I gather

 and I see the wide variety

of shapes and colors,

I am newly struck by the never ending beauty...

 



 

my basket full,

my task complete...

 

I pause on my little bench

under the Cherry Tree...

 



 

next time

I think,

I will add a jar and water

so I can keep them just like this...

 



 

 today,

I build bouquets...

 

so glad to dust off my vase collection

for a new season...

 

  

 Stop and Smell the Roses,

they are divine!