Tuesday 25 May 2010

On being alone.......


I want to be alone,as Greta Garbo famously pouted all husky voice and heavy eyed.I know exactly how she felt,whilst I truly am grateful for my wonderful family and friends,there are days when I do just love.....being entirely alone! and this is my favourite place to be when life is too noisy,when I do not wish to open the mail,think about what to cook for dinner,worry about the unpaid bills or indeed be constantly reminded that yes,the ironing pile is actually taller than me.
My Allotment,bolt hole,place of worship....take your pick,here I can be.Just be.Here I dig and weed and plant and let my thoughts ebb and flow,

Here is where the magic is, teeny tiny baby cherries on a tree planted just last year.


Gooseberries,like glistening beads in the sunlight!

Is'nt Mother nature just the very best Teacher!

5 comments:

  1. Lovely little spot to be alone :) I`ve never had gooseberries and have always wondered what they taste like. Not sure if we even have them over here.

    tea
    xo

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  2. So lovely to be alone with your thoughts sometimes. . .I know when I'm out riding, I really appreciate the stillness of it all.
    We lead such busy lives it's good to go slowly and listen.
    Your plot looks lovely, far nicer thasn ironing!

    Have a lovely weekend
    xx

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  3. Lovely allotment Gena - it is so important to have an escape from our hectic lives, and I agree with Ted and bunny far nicer than ironing and with such a tasty return.
    Love
    Jo x

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  4. Oooooooh everything in the garden looks rosey…………………Gena what a haven you are creating here,how perfect, a place to toddle to when you need to take a breath,elderflower cordial and shortbread biscuits packed into a little basket,floppy straw hat and oooo lipstick a girl always needs her lipstick………..
    Happy days in the sun
    Hugs
    xxxxx

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  5. I would swap my house for a gorgeous allotment like that if I could. Aloneness outside is less lonely than indoors isn't it?
    Hope you are well Honey Pie!

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