The World Exists As A Sheen Of Dew On Flowers

Come quickly -- as soon as these blossoms open, they fall. 

This world exists as a sheen of dew on flowers.
~Izumi Shikibu, mid-Heian period Japanese poet

Tags: Blossoms, Open, Fall, World, Exists, Sheen, Dew, Flowers, 

[GMW #2829]

A Planet With Flowers Brings Joy

People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad

with joy the whole time to have such things about us.

~ Iris MurdochHeart Math 

Tags: Iris MurdochHeart Math, People, Planet, Flowers, Joy, 

[GMW #3082]

Raise Your Words, Not Voice

Raise your words, not voice. 

It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.
~ Rumi

Tags: Rumi, Raise, Words, Voice, Rain, Grow, Flowers, Thunder,

[GMW #3039]

There Are Always Flowers

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

~ Henri Matisse

Tags: Henri Matisse, Flowers, Want, See,

[GMW #3024]