Extracts from The Bluebell by Emily Brontë (1850)
The Bluebell is the sweetest flower
That waves in summer air:
Its blossoms have the mightiest power
To soothe my spirit's care.
There is a spell in purple heath
Too wildly, sadly dear;
The violet has a fragrant breath,
But fragrance will not cheer,
The Bluebell cannot charm me now,
The heath has lost its bloom;
The violets in the glen below,
They yield no sweet perfume.
But, though I mourn the sweet Bluebell,
'Tis better far away;
I know how fast my tears would swell
To see it smile to-day.
How do I weep, how do I pine
For the time of flowers to come,
And turn me from that fading shine,
To mourn the fields of home!
That waves in summer air:
Its blossoms have the mightiest power
To soothe my spirit's care.
There is a spell in purple heath
Too wildly, sadly dear;
The violet has a fragrant breath,
But fragrance will not cheer,
The Bluebell cannot charm me now,
The heath has lost its bloom;
The violets in the glen below,
They yield no sweet perfume.
But, though I mourn the sweet Bluebell,
'Tis better far away;
I know how fast my tears would swell
To see it smile to-day.
How do I weep, how do I pine
For the time of flowers to come,
And turn me from that fading shine,
To mourn the fields of home!
Lots of bluebells round here too and several white ones too.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen them yet where I live, but then I haven't been visiting those places where they tend to grow. I'll have to keep my eyes open for those blossoms that can "smooth my spirit's care". Thanks!
ReplyDeletea quality of life issue is some quiet time
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I was walking in Black Carr Woods on Sunday and there were so many bluebells it was like a blue haze between the trees.
ReplyDeleteoh this turned out beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteA very artistic post!This flower is gorgeous, so delicate energy and the color is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Beautiful blooms! A fantastic shade of blue. :)
ReplyDeleteSo delicate and beautiful. I also have a post full of spring blossoms today :-)
ReplyDeleteBluebells are certainly beautiful flowers. They do not grow wild here but I wish that they did. Great use of quota!!!
ReplyDeleteAnn
Very pretty! Love your header!
ReplyDeletewonderful wonderful wonderful
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! The Bronte quote is perfect.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo and words...
ReplyDeleteI've been told that the bleubells are the state flower of Texas! They're a worthy representation!
ReplyDeleteNice image and poem. I just read it to my husband. He is made in England....
ReplyDeleteSomething to look forward to each spring!
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me so much of the village where I grew up in Northamptonshire. We had a huge wood, called Bluebell Wood, (for obvious reasons). It was such a magical place to visit, with wild deer, rabbits, hedgehogs and numerous birds. Funny, this is the first time in ages I have thought about it.
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