MARCH - "Daffodils, that come before the swallow dares..."
Daffodils along the roadside Daffodils, That come before the swallow dares, and take The winds of March with beauty. William Shakespeare The daffodils here are at their very best just now. Walking out with Ginny and the dogs this morning, it seemed every bloom along our wall was perfect! Soon one will die - but not just yet! Gather ye daffodils while ye may!!! Rudyard Kipling wrote a thoughtful little verse referring to the short life of the daffodil : This season's Daffodil, She never hears What change, what chance, what chill, Cut down last year's; But with bold countenance, And knowledge small, Esteems her seven day's continuance To be perpetual. Trumpeting her loudest to welcome Spring! The kitchen is fragranced with daffodils at present. Clem picked them in full flower on Saturday and they're still going strong on Monday. As soon as Christmas is over I look for those sca...
