Oh there is blessing in this gentle breeze
That blows from the green fields and from the clouds
And from the sky: it beats against my cheek,
And seems half-conscious of the joy it gives.
Oh welcome messenger! Oh welcome friend!…
The earth is all before me: with a heart
Joyous, nor scared at its own liberty,
I look about, and should the guide I choose
Be nothing better than a wandering cloud,
I cannot miss my way.
— William Wordsworth, from “The Prelude: A Parallel Text” (Penguin Classics; Revised edition, May 1, 1996, First published in 1850)
Photo: And gentle breeze there was. Daybreak. 5:11 am. June 26, 2020. 67° F. Humidity 88%. Wind: 4 mph. Gusts: 6 mph. Cloud Cover: 5%. Weed Avenue, Stamford, CT
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Best time of day: peaceful, inspiring!! … “And gentle breeze there was!” … William Wordsworth, from “The Prelude: A Parallel Text” (Penguin Classics; Revised edition, May 1, 1996, First published in 1850).
The blessing of time spent with nature in the early morning cannot be underestimated. Hope you have a great day, pal….
Agree Lori. TGIF.
Glad your found your wandering cloud!
I did!
gratitude on an early Friday morning. a wonderful way to begin.
So agree!
Beautiful start to a Friday morning.
Have a happy day, DK!
It was. Thanks Dale. You too.
*Pretending not to be in Chicago for a brief moment* Ah, yes, there it is………………… Cher xo
Smiling. Have a good weekend.
Thank you, David; you too! Cher xo
Beautiful capture 🌈👏
Thanks Karen.
No stress there!
There is not!