Saturday, September 28, 2013

Flora



I am the handmaid of the earth,
I ‘broider fair her glorious gown,
And deck her on her days of mirth
With many a garland of renown.

 And while Earth's little ones are fain
And play about the Mother's hem
I scatter every gift I gain
From sun and wind to gladden them.

 'Flora' from 'Poems By The Way' – William Morris 1834 -1896
The image is an exquisite pastoral fresco of 'Flora', Roman goddess of Spring (Primavera), flowers, fertility and abundance, filling her basket with freshly picked blooms.


Stabiae, a popular resort town of the Roman era. The fresco was found in the excavations of the Villa Arianna and it is now at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Stabiae was destroyed at the same time as Pompeii, in an eruption by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.


 
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49 comments:

  1. JUAN FUENTESSeptember 28, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Tu qque tienes los sentimietos tan arraigados en los recuerdos,las flores te tienen dar quietud

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  2. Joop ZandSeptember 28, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Wonderful work Dianne...... compliments.

    Warm greetings and a big hug, Joop

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  3. EliaSeptember 28, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    WONDERFUL!!!
    WONDERFUL!!!!

    I have liked this Flora,
    a marvel of poem, of sensibility, graces for dawning this rainy Saturday,
    and to transport me with the imagination to lands of the goddess Flora planting spring flowers ...

    a big kiss - my friend
    good weekend
    you have something special that could not say to you,
    but that you catch to all that we visit you, be happy ;)

    ^^
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCS4lxoxBPI


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  4. Mirthe DuindamSeptember 28, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    I Love it, dear Dianne!
    Warm greetings, Mirthe

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  5. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥September 29, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    Dear Dianne.
    Who prepared a wonderful post ...
    I like poetry and the mural is perfect.
    I wish you a nice weekend.
    Kisses.
    Greetings.

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  6. GigaSeptember 29, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Dziękuję za przypomnienie tej wspaniałej bogini oraz wiersz i zdjęcie. Pozdrawiam.
    Thank you for reminding me of this great goddess and the poem and picture. Yours.

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  7. LeoviSeptember 29, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Yes! I like it, beautiful colors, that cool is pure beauty! Greetings!

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  8. Betty ManousosSeptember 29, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    beautiful poem dianne!
    be well my friend and have a happy sunday~

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  9. darkfoamSeptember 29, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    What a lovely poem to herald your spring, Dianne!

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  10. MartySeptember 30, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    yes this image and poetry are beautiful ! I am always fascinated by the story of Pompeï !
    wish you a lovely week dear dianne
    bisous

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  11. Antonio MachadoSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Hello Dianne,
    spring is here and with it the renewal of life.
    Flora inspires poets and painters since antiquity.
    Viva the flower season. Live the life!
    a hug

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  12. dianneSeptember 30, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Gracias querido Juan por sus amables palabras, mis recuerdos y las flores ofrecen un consuelo.
    Un fuerte abrazo
    xoxoxo ♡

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  13. dianneSeptember 30, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Thank you dear Joop for your kind words and wishes.
    Warm greetings and a big hug to you!
    xoxoxo ♡

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  14. dianneSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Thank you dearest Elia for your kind and thoughtful words.

    Since my mind is preoccupied with other problems and I could not find the inspiration to write a poem myself I decided to post this lovely poem by William Morris.
    I am so pleased that you enjoyed it and the image of Flora.
    Thank you also for the link to part of the soundtrack of the film 'Chocolat', a favourite of mine.

    Hugs and kisses my friend and wishes for a good week. ^^
    xoxoxo ♡

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  15. dianneSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Thank you dear Mirthe for your kind words.
    Warm greetings my friend.
    xoxoxo ♡

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  16. dianneSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Thank you dear Lucia for your kind words, yes, a lovely poem by William Morris and a beautiful image of the fresco of 'Flora'.
    Wishes for a happy week!
    kisses
    xoxoxo ♡

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  17. dianneSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Dziękuję kochanie Giga za miłe słowa, jestem tak zadowolony, że podobał mi się wiersz i obraz bogini "Flora".
    Ciepłe pozdrowienia
    xoxoxo ♡

    Thank you dear Giga for your kind words, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem and the image of the goddess 'Flora'.
    Warm greetings
    xoxoxo ♡

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  18. dianneSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Thank you dear Leovi for your kind words, yes, it is a beautiful image and lovely colours.
    Besos
    xoxoxo ♡

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  19. dianneSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Thank you dear Betty for your kind words and wishes.
    Wishes for a wonderful!
    hugs
    xoxoxo ♡

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  20. dianneSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Thank you dear Foamy for your kind words, yes it is a lovely poem to herald the arrival of Spring.
    I must say that Spring has not arrived in her usual gracious and gentle way, the temperatures here have been terribly hot, most days above 30°C, more like Summer.
    Take care my friend, I hope you are feeling better.
    xoxoxo ♡

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  21. dianneSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Thank you dear Marty for your kind words, yes, a beautiful poem and image.
    Pompeii still holds much mystery and fascination, a terrible disaster and loss of life.
    I wish you a lovely week too dear Marty!
    bisous
    xoxoxo ♡

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  22. dianneSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Thank you dear Antonio for your thoughtful words, yes, Spring a time of renewal and new life.
    Once again Flora dresses the trees with new leaves and the gardens and fields with new flowers.

    It is unseasonably hot here, nothing like our cool and gentle entrance into Spring, much more like mid-Summer temperatures.
    hugs my friend

    xoxoxo ♡

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  23. LeoviOctober 1, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Beautiful poem, beautiful and creative!

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  24. MarisaOctober 1, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Such a lovely image and beautiful words that go with it. Love this post.

    Have a lovely week!:)

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  25. dianneOctober 1, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Thank you dear Leovi for your kind words, yes, it is a beautiful poem by William Morris.
    Besos
    xoxoxo ♡

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  26. dianneOctober 1, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Thank you dear Marisa for your kind words.
    You have a lovely week too!
    xoxoxo ♡

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  27. JUAN FUENTESOctober 2, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Tu poesia és un canto a la vida
    Abrazos

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  28. José RamónOctober 3, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    Muy emotiva esta poesia.
    Saludos desde Creatividad e imaginación fotos de José Ramón

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  29. José RamónOctober 3, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    Muy emotiva esta poesia.
    Saludos desde Creatividad e imaginación fotos de José Ramón

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  30. LeoviOctober 3, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    The flora is life! Kisses!

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  31. JUAN FUENTESOctober 4, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    Tus poesias si son unas maravillas,
    mis fantasias solo son divagaciones de un viejo fotóhrafo
    Abrazos

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  32. JUAN FUENTESOctober 4, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    La belleza de una puesta de sol,tiene qque atraer a una poeta.
    Abrazos

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  33. JUAN FUENTESOctober 7, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    La rosa como todas las flores,tienen una vida muy efinera,pero tus sentimientos a traves de tus poesias,perduraran a traves del tiempo

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  34. Fernando Santos (Chana)October 7, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Belo poema...Espectacular....
    Cumprimentos

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  35. JUAN FUENTESOctober 8, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    Nuevamente te mando un fuerte abrazo
    Juan

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  36. Magia da InêsOctober 8, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    °º °º✿✿
    º✿
    Aqui é primavera. Ótima primavera para você.
    Boa de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil
    ♫ ¸.•°♫♫♫

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  37. JUAN FUENTESOctober 9, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    Dicen que con el estómago llena,las penas son más llevaderas.
    En tu pais también existen las zepas con uvas,cuándo llegue su época,procura comerte un buén racimo de uvas,y tus sentimientos serán más diáfano
    Abrazos

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  38. dianneOctober 10, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Gracias, querido Juan por sus palabras dulces.
    abrazos y besos mi amigo.

    xoxoxo ♡

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  39. dianneOctober 10, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Gracias, querido José por sus amables palabras.
    Abrazos mi amigo

    xoxoxo ♡

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  40. dianneOctober 10, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Thank you dear Leovi , yes, the flowers are life.
    Besos
    xoxoxo ♡

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  41. dianneOctober 10, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Gracias querido Juan por sus amables palabras, las fotos son una maravilla también.
    abrazos mi amigo

    xoxoxo ♡

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  42. dianneOctober 10, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Juan querido amigo, la belleza de la puesta de sol atrajo a este poeta.
    abrazos

    xoxoxo ♡

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  43. dianneOctober 10, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Gracias, querido Juan por su amable y las palabras bien pensadas, tan dulce de tu parte. Espero que los sentimientos de mis poemas no perduran en el tiempo.
    abrazos y besos

    xoxoxo ♡

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  44. dianneOctober 10, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Obrigado querido Fernando pelas suas amáveis ​​palavras.
    saudações

    xoxoxo ♡

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  45. dianneOctober 10, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Gracias, querido Juan , un fuerte abrazo para ti también mi amigo.
    xoxoxo ♡

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  46. dianneOctober 10, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Sim querida Inês , a primavera está aqui, obrigado por suas amáveis ​​palavras
    Bom fim de semana minha querida!
    Beijinhos

    xoxoxo ♡

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  47. dianneOctober 10, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Gracias, querido Juan , que es un consejo muy bueno, tenemos algunos viñedos hermosos aquí.
    abrazos mi amigo

    xoxoxo ♡

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  48. Betty ManousosOctober 13, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    just marvellous, dianne!
    xoxo

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  49. JUAN FUENTESOctober 27, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    El otoño,con sus colores ocres,puede ser fuente de inspiración para tus sentimientos de poeta
    Abrazos

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